Tra từ feeling - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

feel·ing [feeling feelings] BrE [ˈfiːlɪŋ] NAmE [ˈfiːlɪŋ] noun

STH THAT YOU FEEL
1. countable ~ (of sth) something that you feel through the mind or through the senses
•a feeling of hunger/excitement/sadness, etc.
•guilty feelings
• I've got a tight feeling in my stomach.
• (informal) ‘I really resent the way he treated me.’ ‘ I know the feeling (= I know how you feel).’
•‘I'm going to miss you.’ ‘ The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).’

IDEA/BELIEF
2. singular the idea or belief that a particular thing is true or a particular situation is likely to happen
Syn: ↑impression
•~ (of sth) He suddenly had the feeling of being followed.
•~ (that…) I got the feeling that he didn't like me much.
•I had a nasty feeling that we were lost.

ATTITUDE/OPINION
3. uncountable, countable an attitude or opinion about sth
• The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision.
•~ (about/on sth) I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other.
•She had mixed feelings about giving up her job.
•My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one.
•Public feeling is being ignored by the government.

EMOTIONS
4. feelingsplural a person's emotions rather than their thoughts or ideas
• He hates talking about his feelings.
• I didn't mean to hurt your feelings (= offend you).
•I kept off the subject of divorce so as to spare her feelings.
5. uncountable, countable strong emotion
• She spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless.
•Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited).

UNDERSTANDING
6. uncountable the ability to understand sb/sth or to do sth in a sensitive way
• He played the piano with great feeling.
•~ for sb/sth She has a wonderful feeling for colour.

SYMPATHY/LOVE
7. uncountable, plural ~ (for sb/sth) sympathy or love for sb/sth
• You have no feeling for the sufferings of others.
• I still have feelings for her (= feel attracted to her in a romantic way).

PHYSICAL
8. uncountable the ability to feel physically
• I've lost all feeling in my legs.
• Feeling gradually began to return to my frozen feet.

ATMOSPHERE
9. singular the atmosphere of a place, situation, etc
• They have managed to recreate the feeling of the original theatre.
• The house had a feeling of neglect about it.
more at no hard feelings at ↑hard _adj., a/that sinking feeling at ↑sink _v., spare sb's feelings at ↑spare
Idiom: ↑bad feeling
See also: ↑bad feelings

Culture:
feelings
British and American people are similar in many ways, but in expressing feelings they have little in common. Americans believe, at least in principle, that it is better to share what they think and feel. Relatives and friends are expected to say, ‘I love you’, ‘I care for you’, or ‘I’m glad to have a friend like you.’ When people are upset they cry, even in a public place. It is even considered good to show you are angry, to let it all out and say what you feel. Bottling it up inside is thought only to make matters worse.
In contrast to this is the traditional British reserve, a national tendency to avoid showing strong emotion of any kind. Many visitors to Britain think that because the British do not express their feelings easily they are cold and uncaring. Keeping a stiff upper lip, not showing or talking about your feelings, was formerly thought to be a sign of strong character, and people who revealed their feelings were thought to be weak or bad-mannered. This attitude is far less common today and people are now encouraged to show or talk about their feelings.
Most British men, and some women, are embarrassed to be seen crying in public. People are also embarrassed when they see somebody crying, and do not know whether it is better to pretend they have not noticed or to try and comfort them. Women are more likely to respond than men and will put their arm round the person or touch their shoulder. Many people now show feelings of affection in public. People sometimes kiss each other on the cheek as a greeting and may greet or say goodbye to each other with a hug. Lovers hold hands in public, and sometimes embrace and kiss each other. Some British people are embarrassed about showing anger. If somebody starts to complain in public, e.g. about being kept waiting in a restaurant, people around them may pretend not to hear and avoid getting involved.
When British people are part of a crowd they are less worried about expressing their emotions. Football crowds sing and they cheer when their side scores a goal. Players hug each other when they score. Even cricket supporters, who in the past had a reputation for being much quieter, cheer as well as giving the traditional polite applause.

Thesaurus:
feeling noun
1. C
•There was a feeling of sadness in the room.
sense • • impression • • idea • |especially written sensation •
a/an wonderful/warm/uncomfortable feeling/sense/sensation
have a/an feeling/sense/impression/idea/sensation
have the feeling/sense/impression/sensation that…
get/give sb/leave sb with/convey a/an feeling/sense/impression/idea/sensation
Feeling or sensation? A feeling may be physical or mental; a sensation is a physical feeling
•a sensation of falling/ floating/nausea
2. sing.
•I had a feeling that we were being followed.
instinct • • suspicion • • hunch • • intuition • • idea • |especially written premonition • • foreboding •
a/an feeling/instinct/suspicion/hunch/intuition/idea/premonition/foreboding about sth
a/an feeling/instinct/suspicion/hunch/intuition/idea/premonition/foreboding that …
have a/an feeling/instinct/suspicion/hunch/intuition/idea/premonition/foreboding
Feeling or instinct? A feeling in this meaning is that one particular unpleasant thing is true; your instincts may be more general and can be positive or negative
•Her instincts were right— he was a man who could be trusted.
3. C, U
•My own feeling is that we should go for the cheaper option.
view • • opinion • • belief • • idea • • point of view • • attitude • • philosophy • • conviction • |formal sentiment •
sb's feelings/views/beliefs/ideas/conviction/sentiments about sb/sth
the feeling/view/opinion/belief/idea/point of view/attitude/philosophy/conviction that…
express your feelings/view/opinion/belief/ideas/conviction/sentiments
Feeling or idea? An idea is based more on principles or beliefs; a feeling is based slightly more on emotions.
4. C, usually pl., U
•The debate aroused strong feelings.
emotion • • passion • • heat • |BrE fervour • |AmE fervor • |sometimes disapproving sentiment •
with feeling/emotion/passion/heat/fervour
intense/considerable/profound/strong/violent feelings/emotion/passion
arouse feelings/emotion/passion/fervour
feelings/emotions/passions are running high
5. feelings pl.
•I didn't mean to hurt your feelings
dignity • • pride • • self-esteem • • self-respect • |written sensibilities • |often disapproving ego •
injured feelings/dignity/pride/self-esteem
personal feelings/dignity/pride/self-esteem
hurt sb's feelings/pride

Example Bank:
•‘I really resent the way he treated me.’ ‘I know the feeling= I know how you feel.’
•‘I'm going to miss you.’ ‘The feeling's mutual.’
•‘I'm going to miss you.’ ‘The feeling's mutual= I feel exactly the same.’
•After the accident he lost all feeling in his legs.
•Although she did not reciprocate his feelings, she did not discourage him.
•Do you get the feeling that we're not welcome here?
•Feelings were running high as the meeting continued.
•He felt a wonderful warm feeling come over him.
•He finds it difficult to express his feelings.
•He had developed a feeling for when not to disturb her.
•He had never been one to share his feelings.
•He still harboured feelings of resentment.
•He suddenly had a terrible sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach.
•He wanted just to be able to let his feelings out.
•He was determined to banish all feelings of guilt.
•Heather is slowly admitting her feelings.
•Her poems reflected her personal feelings.
•I can bring out Aminta's romantic feelings.
•I couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong with him.
•I don't have those guilt feelings any more.
•I don't want any bad feeling/feelings between us.
•I finally gave vent to my feelings and started yelling at him.
•I fought back my feelings of jealousy.
•I had a feeling about that place.
•I had a nagging feeling that I had forgotten something.
•I had mixed feelings about meeting them again.
•I hated the feeling of uncertainty.
•I have a tight feeling in my stomach.
•I have mixed feelings on that.
•I kept my feelings to myself.
•I started to get a familiar feeling in my stomach.
•I tried to ignore my irrational feelings of jealousy.
•I'm sorry if I've hurt your feelings.
•It gave me a warm fuzzy feeling to hear him say that.
•It makes no difference to my feelings for you.
•It was a good feeling to be arriving home again.
•It was the practical aspect of life that heightened her feelings of loneliness and loss.
•Light colours create a feeling of spaciousness.
•My gut feeling was that we couldn't trust her.
•Personal feelings don't come into it— we have to do what's right.
•Rielle had an overwhelming feeling of guilt.
•She could finally release her pent-up feelings.
•She experienced a whole range of feelings.
•She gives me this creepy feeling.
•She ignored the queasy feeling in her stomach.
•She loved the feeling of being close to him.
•She still had a lot of feeling for David.
•She tried to hide her true feelings.
•She was left with the feeling that he did not care.
•She was lucky that she had suffered no more than hurt feelings.
•Someone has to lose. No hard feelings, eh?
•Someone's got to lose. No hard feelings, Dave, eh?
•The debate aroused strong feelings on both sides.
•The drink gave me a feeling of confidence.
•Their aim was to stir up feeling against the war.
•There's a great patriotic feeling in the country.
•They begin to develop feelings for one another.
•They have managed to recreate the feeling of the original building.
•We didn't tell Jane because we wanted to spare her feelings.
•We discussed our innermost feelings.
•What I love about this book is its genuine feeling for people.
•What are your feelings on this issue?
•a case that has aroused strong public feeling
•a feeling of excitement
•a sweet old man with genuine feelings for Virginia
•discussing his innermost feelings with me
•her feelings of anger towards him
•his feelings of grief
•releasing her pent-up feelings
•the painful feeling in his gut
•I had a nasty feeling that she was lying to me.
•My gut feeling was that it had been a mistake to come here.
•My own feeling is that we should go for the cheaper option.
•There was a feeling of sadness in the room.
•There was a general feeling of change in the air.
•They are completely ignoring the feelings of local people.
•You need to stop having these guilty feelings.