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feel-good

American

[feel-good] / ˈfilˌgʊd /

adjective

Informal. intended to make one happy or satisfied.

a feel-good movie; feel-good politics.

feel-good British

adjective

causing or characterized by a feeling of self-satisfaction

feel-good factor

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Etymology

Origin of feel-good

An Americanism dating back to 1975–80

Example Sentences

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feel-good

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

That concentration is a real risk, and it often hides behind a feel-good label.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

Everyone involved in the production echoed a similar sentiment: that the “ultimate feel-good musical” is exactly what audiences want to see during painful or overwhelming times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

But before the war, it was a final feel-good story for the world.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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