feel-good
[feel-goo d]
- Informal. intended to make one happy or satisfied: a feel-good movie; feel-good politics.
Origin of feel-good
An Americanism dating back to 1975–80
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For this reason, the focus on underage sex trafficking is all too often used as a feel-good feminism, eclipsing larger issues.
And unlike lava lamps and key parties, Free to Be’s feel-good ‘70s vibes would resonate well beyond the decade.
It was a feel-good tale that reinforced the ethos of a merit-based free society.
Others admit to indulging in weekly manicures, pedicures, and facials for a fresh and feel-good look.
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Our Feel-Good War on Breast Cancer Peggy Orenstein, The New York Times Magazine The battle to raise awareness has been won.
feel-good
- causing or characterized by a feeling of self-satisfactionfeel-good factor
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