Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feel a twinge of
idiomatic expression
/fiːl ə twɪndʒ ʌv/
Definition
To experience a brief, sharp sensation of emotion, often relating to guilt or nostalgia.
Examples
- After their conversation, she felt a twinge of regret for not keeping in touch.
- He felt a twinge of jealousy when he saw his friend’s new car.
- As she looked at old photographs, she felt a twinge of nostalgia.
Meaning
The phrase ‘feel a twinge of’ expresses a sudden, slight pang of emotion, often related to remorse or longing for the past.
Synonyms
- a pang of
- a hint of
- a trace of emotion
