From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englisha feeling for somethinga feeling for somethinga) CANan ability to do something or understand a subject, which you get from experience an orchestra that has always shown a special feeling for Brahms’ music b) CANa natural ability to do something SYN talent He has a natural feeling for mathematical ideas. → feeling
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a feeling for something• Singer's religion is also a feeling for the power of the community to censure and reject.• Firstly, look at a few maps of zodiacs already published to get a feeling for them.• Rather we get a feeling for the differences in the island societies through encounters with restaurant owners.• And yet he had a feeling for her.• Fat Vince has a feeling for me also, I reckon.• Blues singers do well in Ireland, as Celts have a feeling for Negro music.• You have a feeling for these people.• Individuals should enjoy themselves, but also keep a feeling for the collectivity. 