feel Synonyms
Another word for feel
• verb (Context 1)
To perceive, examine, or search for something by physical touch or contact.
"The doctor gently pressed the patient's neck to touch for swollen lymph nodes."
• verb (Context 2)
To experience a particular emotion, physical sensation, or state of mind or body.
"She began to experience much more confident after completing the training course."
• verb (Context 3)
To produce a particular physical sensation when touched or to give a specified overall impression.
"The lake water feels remarkably warm for this early in the spring."
• noun (Context 4)
A vague or overall impression, atmosphere, or emotional quality evoked by a place, situation, or work.
"The renovated café has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that attracts local students."
• noun (Context 5)
An act of touching or examining something by touch to perceive its physical qualities.
"You can tell the fabric is pure silk just by the touch of it."
• verb (Context 6)
To become aware of or notice something through physical sensation or intuition.
"We could sense the floor vibrate as the freight train passed nearby."
• verb (Context 7)
To hold a belief, opinion, or conviction based on intuition or subjective impression rather than strict proof.
"Many committee members think that the proposal needs further financial review."
• noun (Context 8)
An intuitive aptitude, sensitivity, or natural knack for a particular skill or subject (usually used in 'a feel for').
"After a few weeks of practice, she developed a natural knack for steering the sailboat."
Opposites of feel
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of feel varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: