English · Common Verbs
feeling
/ˈfiːlɪŋ/
[/ˈfiːlɪŋ/]
present participle of feel
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'feel': experiencing an emotion or sensation, happening now.
Example
She is feeling much better today after a good night's sleep and a warm breakfast.
She is feeling much better today after a good night's sleep and a warm breakfast.
Etymology
From Old English 'fēlan' (to feel) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; very commonly a noun meaning an emotion or sensation.