<p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) felt, feel·ing.</li><li>to have perception by touch or by any nerves of sensation other than those of sight, hearing, taste, and smell.</li><li>to make examination by touch; grope.</li><li>to perceive a state of mind or a condition of body: to feel happy; to feel well.</li><li>to have a sensation of being: to feel warm.</li><li>to make itself perceived or apparent; seem: How does it feel to be rich?</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>a quality of an object that is perceived by feeling or touching: the soft feel of cotton.</li><li>a sensation of something felt; a vague mental impression or feeling: a feel of winter; a feel of sadness in the air.</li><li>the sense of touch: soft to the feel.</li><li>native ability or acquired sensitivity: to have a feel for what is right.</li><li>Informal: an act or instance of touching with the hand or fingers.</li><li>Slang: Vulgar. an act or instance of feeling up.</li><li>feels, Informal: strong, often positive feelings: I have so many feels right now. That song gives me feels.</li><li>verb phrase Informal: to feel or be able to; be capable of: He didn't feel up to going to the theater so soon after his recent illness.</li><li>to attempt to ascertain (the nature of a situation, someone's attitude, etc.) by indirect or subtle means: Why not feel out the other neighbors' opinions before you make a complaint?</li><li>to feel sympathy for or compassion toward; empathize with: I know you're disappointed and upset, and I feel for you.</li><li>to have a liking or desire for: If you feel for more pie, just help yourself.</li><li>Slang: Vulgar. to fondle or touch (someone) in a sexual manner.</li></ul>