English Words for "Feelings" | C2 Vocabulary

melancholy

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a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

gloom

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She couldn't shake off the melancholy that lingered after saying goodbye to her childhood home.

The beauty of the sunset filled him with a sense of melancholy, reminding him of lost opportunities.

despondency

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the state of being unhappy and despairing

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inhibition

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a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions

gloom

dejection

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a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

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desperation

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a state of extreme urgency, hopelessness, or despair

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composure

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a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

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discomposure

awe

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a feeling of reverence, respect, and wonder inspired by something grand, powerful, or extraordinary

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exuberance

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the quality of being full of energy, enthusiasm, liveliness, and excitement

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radiance

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a happy, glowing look from being really healthy and feeling great on the inside

gloom

mirth

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a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

gloom

blissfulness

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a state of extreme happiness, joy, or contentment

gloom

enchantment

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a state of being captivated, delighted, or charmed by something magical, beautiful, or extraordinary

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elation

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a feeling of extreme delight and excitement

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ecstasy

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an overwhelming feeling of intense delight or extreme happiness

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bliss

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a state of complete happiness, joy, and contentment

gloom

jubilation

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a state of great joy and exultation

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exhilaration

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a feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, and invigoration

gloom

euphoria

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a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

gloom

dysphoria

rapture

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a feeling of being carried away by overwhelming emotion, often associated with deep love, happiness, or spiritual experiences

gloom

glee

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great happiness or joy, often accompanied by laughter or a sense of amusement

gloom

zeal

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a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

gloom

ennui

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a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

gloom

apathy

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the lack of interest, concern, emotions for things

gloom

trepidation

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a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

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ambivalence

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the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

gloom

languor

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a feeling of ease and comfort, often with a sense of laziness or lack of urgency

gloom

disquietude

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a state of mental unrest and anxiety

gloom

equanimity

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the ability to maintain one's emotional balance and composure regardless of external circumstances

gloom

discomposure

vexation

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the state or quality of feeling annoyed, worried, or frustrated

gloom

chagrin

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a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

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