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Meanings of felt in English

Change texture so as to become matted and felt-like.

Usage of felt in English
1
Asked if she felt responsible for his decision, she said: Not really.
The Guardian
2
Prime Minister John Key said New Zealanders felt deeply connected to Nepal.
Radio NZ
3
However, Councillor Bozribe said the priority was to ensure citizens felt safe.
Reuters
4
However, Councilor Bozribe said the priority was to ensure citizens felt safe.
Reuters
5
She wasn't entirely sure the approach was right, but she felt good.
Daniel's desire
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Tolton felt quite secure inside it; first time in a long time.
The Naked God
7
We just couldn't believe how good it felt for the second thousand.
The Guardian
8
Mrs Sitharaman said Indian industry felt let down by Britain's visa rules.
BBC
9
I never felt I looked right or talked right or thought right.
Wired
10
It felt good, just as it used to, and yet different, too.
Oracle's Queen
11
The timing felt right: This year also marks the base's 75th anniversary.
Wired
12
Adele felt as fluid as a sea, a warm sea rushing in.
Transgression: a novel of love and war
13
But this felt right for reasons she couldn't quite put into words.
Depraved
14
Opinion - The election campaign has felt about a week too long.
Radio NZ
15
It just felt good, you know, swingin' that solid hunk a' steel.
World war z: an oral history of the zombie war
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By late afternoon, various family members said they felt numb with emotion.
The Guardian
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