The word "feel" refers to the experience of physical sensations or emotional states. It encompasses both the awareness of one’s body and its surroundings (like touch and pain) and the subjective experience of emotions such as happiness, sadness, or anxiety.
The word "feel" originates from Old English "fēlan," which means "to perceive with the senses" or "to touch." It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, signifying a long-standing connection to physical sensation and emotional perception.