Emotions & Feelings
Naming the full range of how people feel, from joy to envy.
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relief
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/ɹɪˈliːf/
The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases.
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grief
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/ɡɹiːf/
Deep sadness, especially after someone you love dies.
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instinct
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/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
A natural way of behaving or feeling that you are born with, not learned.
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furious
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/ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/
Extremely angry.
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thrill
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/θɹɪl/
A sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure.
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loneliness
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/ˈloʊnlinəs/
The sad feeling of being alone and without company.
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humiliation
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/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
The feeling of being ashamed or foolish, especially in front of others.
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contempt
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/kənˈtɛmpt/
A strong feeling that someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect.
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cruelty
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/ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/
Behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others, without any sympathy.
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outrage
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/ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/
A strong feeling of shock and anger.
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desperation
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/ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/
A feeling of having no hope that makes you ready to do anything.
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awe
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/ɔ/
A feeling of great respect mixed with wonder or slight fear.
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tenderness
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/ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/
A gentle, warm, and loving feeling toward someone.
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bitterness
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/ˈbɪtɝnəs/
The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment; the quality of exhibiting such feelings.
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anticipation
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/ænˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/
A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen.
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detachment
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/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/
A feeling of not being emotionally involved with someone or something.
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reverence
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/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/
A feeling of deep respect or admiration for someone or something.
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unhappiness
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/ənˈhæpiːnɪs/
The feeling of being sad or not satisfied.
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irritation
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/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
The feeling of being slightly angry or annoyed
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amazement
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/əˈmeɪz.mənt/
A feeling of great surprise and wonder.
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desolation
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/ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/
A deep feeling of sadness and loneliness.
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displeasure
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/dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/
A feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something.
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disapproval
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/dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/
The feeling or showing that you think something is bad or wrong.
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dissatisfaction
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/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
A feeling of being unhappy or not content with something.
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astonishment
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/əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
A feeling of very great surprise.
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gaiety
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/ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/
A feeling of happiness and cheerfulness.
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unease
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/ʌnˈiːz/
A feeling of worry or discomfort that something is wrong.
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bewilderment
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/bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/
A feeling of complete confusion.
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coziness
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/ˈkoʊziːnəs/
A feeling of warm, comfortable, and pleasant snugness.
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bask in
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to relax while enjoying warmth or sunlight
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lighten up
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to become more cheerful or less serious
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simmer down
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to become calmer after anger or excitement
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sweep over
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to affect someone suddenly and strongly, especially with an emotion
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sympathize with
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to understand and share another person's distress
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