NYT Dictionary

FEELING

/ˈfi.lɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbFEEL-ingfeel-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Emotionally sensitive.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English felynge, equivalent to feel + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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