feel-good
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of feel-good
An Americanism dating back to 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Gentrification comes with downsides, but Fishtowners tell a feel-good story about a neighborhood hit hard by economic shifts that is enjoying a comeback.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Unlike most seasons of “Hacks,” the fifth and final was orchestrated very much as a feel-good experience — “Ted Lasso” has nothing on it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Cloud growth and capex spending will be the areas to watch, the feel-good factor around AI is on the line.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
Before we stage-dive into the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ contributions to pop music’s feel-good pantheon, a confession: Pretty much every entry in their post-”Californication” discography gives me hives.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
“By the way, despite what you and your friends might think, this pageant isn’t some feel-good after-school project where you get an A for effort.”
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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