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feel-good


feel–good

adjective \ˈfēl-ˌgu̇d\

: producing good or happy feelings

Full Definition of FEEL-GOOD

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>
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First Known Use of FEEL-GOOD

1977

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