feels
/fiːlz/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Feelings; emotions; especially, tender sentiment.
NounRegister: colloquial
Examples
hit me right in the feels
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Synonym of emotional.
AdjectiveRegister: colloquial
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “feels” mean?
Feelings; emotions; especially, tender sentiment.
Is “feels” formal or informal?
feels is generally colloquial.