"Hello! How are you feeling today?"

It is very common for English learners to answer this question with "I'm fine". In this post, we will cover several key vocabulary words related to feelings that will enrich your vocabulary and help you speak like a native! 

General Feelings

✅ Happy:

Hopeful - Content - Charmed - Grateful - Calmed - Amused - Optimistic - Content - Joyful - Enthusiastic - Thrilled - Pleased - Kind - Celebratory - Overjoyed.

✅ Energized

Determined - Inspired - Creative - Healthy - Renewed - Vibrant - Alert - Enlivened - Strenghtened - Motivated - Focused - Rejuvenated - Invigorated - Animated - Refreshed.

✅ Sad/mad

Depressed - Lonely - Disgusted - Angry Frustrated Annoyed - Discouraged - Upset - Despairing - Uninterested - Disappointed - Hateful - Bitter Sorrowful - Mournful.

Feelings in social settings

✅ Confident

Strong - Brave - Certain - Assured - Prepared - Successful - Valued - Forgiven - Beautiful - At ease - Encouraged - Peaceful - Relaxed - Secure - Comforted.

✅ Insecure

Weak - Hopeless - Doubtful - Scared - Anxious - Defeated - Worthless - Guilty - Ugly - Pressured - Forced - Stressed - Nervous - Worried - Embarrassed.

✅ Tired

Indifferent - Bored - Drained - Sick - Exhausted - Dull - Weary - Paralyzed - Powerless - Dejected Listless - Burned out - Fatigued - Blah - Stale.

✅ Hurt

Abused - Forgotten - Ignored - Judged - Offended Victimized - Rejected - Cursed - Destroyed - Hated Despised - Mistreated - Crushed - Injured - Tortured.

✅ Helped

Cherished - Befriended - Appreciated - Understood Commended - Empowered - Accepted - Blessed Healed - Loved - Esteemed - Taken care of - Reassured - Made whole - Saved.

Did you already know any of these words? Do you know any additional words to add to our list?

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