feel-good
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of feel-good
An Americanism dating back to 1975–80
Example Sentences
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The song is a lesson about the importance of empathy drained of the feel-good reassurance that might let the listener off the hook.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
"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
They also showed a 250% rise in dopamine, the feel-good hormone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 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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