Feeling words

In the last few weeks, our lecturers have been encouraging us to learn more feeling words so that it will enable us to articulate feelings more accurately. Most of us 'lump' our feelings into general categories because we lack the specific word to express the extend of our feelings. For example, 'I am happy' to express joy or happiness. Other words that can be used include, ecstatic, overjoyed, thrilled, delighted, pleased, contented, glad, joyful, blissful, cheerful and in high spirits. 'I am sad' to express sorrow or sadness. Some other words to use include miserable, troubled, depressed, shattered, devastated, broken hearted, heart breaking, heart rendering, distraught, distressed, miserable, unhappy and gloomy.

Though the words are quite similar in meanings, there are some differences in terms of the levels of feelings or intensity of feelings.