Phrase Meaning – How to Differentiate Between ‘A Sense of’ vs ‘A Feeling of’

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  1. a feeling of
  2. a sense of

I am confused about these two phrases. I have learned the usages of them for instance:

  1. a feeling of satisfaction/pride
    &
  2. a sense of humor/direction

but I still can't figure out the difference between the two phrases.

Could you show me some more examples to help me distinguish? Thank you!

Best Answer

sense when in the context of an ideal or a virtue or an ability (such as "humor" or "justice" or "irony" or "direction" or "responsibility") is synonymous with "intelligent understanding of and an appreciation for" something.

feeling when in the context of mental states (such as "pride" or "embarrassment" or "delight" or "shame" or "envy" or "confusion") refers to an emotional state.

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