feel-good
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of feel-good
An Americanism dating back to 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Burnham, 56, announced three feel-good measures designed to offer Britons and businesses some early modest help with high living costs, which he has made the focus of his nascent administration.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
“It’s wholesome, feel-good music, and most people know it—or at least know the chorus.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
"This is one of the best feel-good sports stories of the year," Australia's former Wimbledon doubles champion Todd Woodbridge said on BBC TV.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
That concentration is a real risk, and it often hides behind a feel-good label.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
She focused on the feel-good stories, the complimentary write-ups of progress: the new recycling initiative, the remodeling of the library, the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new playground behind it.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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