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

Moving, feel-good rituals that seem to unlock something within are a specialty, but there is also a very robust yoga and meditation offering and visiting practitioners who keep things ever exciting. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Women primarily look for feel-good underwear, the no-bra movement is still kicking and shapewear has entered the lingerie space solidly, while undergarments as ready-to-wear and boudoir dressing were all the rage this season. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Its swinging rhythm, bright instrumentation and feel-good lyrics keep the mood light and the energy flowing. — Qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

Sanford shines Everybody loves a comeback story, and Re’Shaun Sanford II continues to be the feel-good story of the first month of the season. — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 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