feel-good

adjective

ˈfēl-ˌgu̇d 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The song is a lesson about the importance of empathy drained of the feel-good reassurance that might let the listener off the hook. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

So much for the first-team offense — with quarterback Caleb Williams getting a brief cameo — delivering a feel-good touchdown drive to heighten the summer energy. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

More than a decade later, that combination still gives the record its feel-good lift. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026

The top stock on Wednesday was Mets starter Robert Stock, who continued his feel-good comeback with another solid performance. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for feel-good

• allgood
• basswood
• beechwood
• bellwood
• birchwood
• boxwood
• boyhood
• brushwood
• childhood
• cordwood
• dogwood
• driftwood

Kids Definition

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