Meaning & Definition
noun
an emotional state or reaction.
She had a strong feel for the music.
a sensation experienced through the sense of touch.
The feel of the silk was luxurious.
an intuitive understanding or sense.
He had a good feel for the dynamics of the group.
verb
to perceive or experience a sensation in a specified way.
I feel cold in this room.
to have a particular emotion or a sense of well-being.
She feels happy about her promotion.
to have an impression or belief about something.
I feel that we should start the project sooner.
to touch or grasp something in order to sense it.
He felt the rough texture of the fabric.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'fellan', related to the Proto-Germanic 'falōną'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feel good:
to have a pleasant or positive emotional state.
feel the burn:
to experience a strong sensation of discomfort or pain, often in reference to exercise.
feel at home:
to feel comfortable or relaxed in a new environment.
feel under the weather:
to feel ill or unwell.
Slang Meanings
to understand or empathize with someone's emotions.
I really feel you on that one.
to have a strong intuition or instinct about something.
I feel like something good is going to happen.