Phrase guide

feel oneself

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To feel comfortable or normal; to be in one's usual mood or state of health; to feel like oneself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

Examples

  • I hope you don't mind if I cancel our date this afternoon – I just don't feel myself today.

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verb

Meaning 2

To feel particularly good (especially about oneself) or particularly into oneself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

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verb

Meaning 3

To touch oneself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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