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

Based on the novel of the same name, the feel-good series follows two board-gaming friends in their thirties who meander through leafy suburban life finding solace in their quiet routines. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 July 2026

These are not just feel-good measures of negotiation success, according to the researchers, who published their findings in a June 2026 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. — Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The lineup, announced this past week, signaled a feel-good, family-friendly procession of fan favorites, and that's exactly what the performers delivered. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 19 July 2026

The freedom to read is a feel-good cause, and maybe an issue typically associated with concerned parents and school boards could use a little glamour. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 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