Synonyms of feel-goodnext
1
: relating to or promoting an often specious sense of satisfaction or well-being
a feel-good reform program that makes no changes
2
: cheerfully sentimental
a feel-good movie

Examples of feel-good in a Sentence

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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 The nostalgia wore off by last summer, but the feel-good vibes remain. Joe Davidson april 3, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026 This is a feel-good day for you, and your positive frame of mind might actually see ways to boost your income. Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026 Off-Duty Blouses These are your fun, feel-good tops for weekends, getaways, and everything in between. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feel-good

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of feel-good was in 1875

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“Feel-good.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel-good. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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feel-good

adjective
ˈfēl-ˌgu̇d
1
: relating to or promoting an often false sense of satisfaction or well-being
2
: cheerfully sentimental
a feel-good movie

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