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Antonyms for feelingly

Grammar : Adv
Spell : fee-ling
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfi lɪŋ

Definition of feelingly

Origin :
  • late 12c., "act of touching, sense of touch," verbal noun from feel (v.). Meaning "emotion" is mid-14c. Meaning "what one feels (about something), opinion" is from mid-15c. Meaning "capacity to feel" is from 1580s. Related: Feelingly.
  • As in sympathetically : adv sensitively
  • As in deeply : adv completely, intensely
Example sentences :
  • The death of Wilson was broken to his wife as feelingly as might be by Henry.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • "If it had been t'other lad I could have borne it maybe," he said, feelingly.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • "I am not likely to forget all his kindness to you, Tony," said she, feelingly.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • It's not one of those blemishes in human nature that have to be deplored so feelingly.
  • Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
  • "She would seem to have yielded to persuasion," said Nelly, feelingly.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • "The poor old man," Jerry said so feelingly that Gyp stared at her.
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • "I'm very grateful for your kindness," she answered, feelingly.
  • Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland
  • “What a nuisance he must have been to you two,” I said feelingly.
  • Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad
  • A torrent of tears, feelingly shewed the anguish of her mind.
  • Extract from : « Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. » by Pierce Egan
  • "I'm sure I'm awfully sorry about it," responded Jack feelingly.
  • Extract from : « Jack of Both Sides » by Florence Coombe

Synonyms for feelingly

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