feeling words
nounUK /ˈfiːlɪŋ wɜːdz/
US /ˈfiːlɪŋ wɝːdz/
Words we use to tell how we feel inside.
She used feeling words like happy and tired to tell her mom about her day.
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2. Words that describe physical sensations in the body.
The doctor asked him to use feeling words like sharp or warm to describe the pain.
3. A list of words used in a lesson to teach children about emotions.
The teacher put a chart of feeling words on the classroom wall.
4. Words that show a character's inner state in a story.
The author used feeling words to help readers understand the hero's fear.