Meaning
When using I’m feeling in a sentence, it states how someone physically or mentally (emotionally) responds to their present condition or circumstances.
Today’s Sentences
- I’m feeling upbeat.
- I’m feeling peaceful.
- I’m feeling optimistic.
- I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
- I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
- Writer’s Note
01
I’m feeling upbeat.
Situation 1
You look really happy today.
I’m feeling upbeat.
Do you have any good news?
I just won free tickets to a concert I’ve been dying to see!
Situation 2
How are you today?
I’m feeling upbeat.
Really?
What’s the occasion?
I just went for a run and feel really great today.
02
I’m feeling peaceful.
Situation 1
You look really calm this morning.
I’m feeling peaceful.
Really?
Did you do something to make yourself feel that way?
I’ve been meditating after lunch for the past week.
It’s really soothing and I feel more relaxed.
Situation 2
The lake is beautiful today.
Isn’t it?
I’m feeling peaceful.
Me too.
We should do this more often.
We live in such a fast-paced world.
I feel more joy since I’ve learned to slow down.
03
I’m feeling optimistic.
Situation 1
Are you nervous about your interview?
I’m feeling optimistic.
What if it doesn’t work out?
If it’s not meant to be, then I’m sure there’s another door waiting to be opened.
Situation 2
Have you gotten an acceptance letter yet?
I haven’t.
But I’m feeling optimistic.
Did you apply to a few other schools?
Thankfully, I was able to apply to my top three picks.
If my first choice falls through, I’ve got a few other schools as back up.
04
I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
Situation 1
How have you been doing since the fire?
I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
I can only imagine.
I know that grief has taken over my life.
Disaster survivors need all the social support they can get.
Situation 2
How are you feeling?
Well, I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
I don’t doubt that for one second.
I hope you’re making time to heal.
I’m trying.
Saying goodbye to a pet feels like losing a best friend forever.
05
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
Situation 1
So, how did the date go?
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
Really? It must’ve went well!
Tell me everything!
We had a natural chemistry and we laughed a lot during our conversations.
Situation 2
Are you ready for the concert?
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
You must be excited and nervous at the same time.
I don’t know if I like this feeling too much.
Writer’s Note
We all have feelings and sometimes they are simple to express but at other times we have feelings that lie in between happy and sad. So here is a list of adjectives that will help you describe how you feel.
| Happy | Ecstatic, Overjoyed, Delighted |
| Disappointed | Devastated, Heartbroken |
| Angry | Furious, Enraged |
| Scared | Terrified, Petrified |
| Confused | Perplexed, Bewildered |
| Tired | Exhausted |
| Hungry | Famished, Starving |
| Thirsty | Parched |
So let’s explore I feel vs. I’m feeling.
I feel and I’m feeling essentially have the same meaning. I feel states a general feeling without the details of time, while I’m feeling emphasizes feelings in the present moment. Shall we go over some examples together?
- I feel hungry. I’m feeling hungry.
- I feel grateful. I’m feeling grateful.
- I feel nostalgic. I’m feeling nostalgic.
- I feel insecure. I’m feeling insecure.
- I feel under the weather. I’m feeling under the weather.
Understanding and being understood are essential to human connection and communication. Pick some new adjectives to describe your feelings. Imagine when and where you could use these phrases in your daily life.
When you can express yourself, you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
I’m feeling + Adjective
Is only Adjective used?
I’m feeling hungry.
I’m feeling lazy.
Hello Gong Gu,
Thanks for your comment.
Let’s dive in!
First of all, we use an adjective after feeling because you’re using the verb feel as a linking verb, which means it connects the subject (“I”) to a description of that subject, which is the adjective.
Just like your examples. Perfect, by the way!
Secondly, the verb to feel can take either an adjective or a noun.
For example:
I feel beautiful (adj.)
I feel the beauty (noun)
Situation 1:
A: That dress looks really good on you.
B: I feel beautiful.
A: If it makes you feel great, that’s the dress to get.
B: I’ll meet you at the counter to pay for the dress.
Situation 2:
A: It’s my first time visiting Niagara Falls.
B: Really? How are you enjoying it?
A: I feel the beauty and I’m in awe of Mother Nature.
B: It really is breathtaking.
I hope this helps you see the difference. Cheers!