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

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Aside from suave showmanship and feel-good Latin rhythms, the outspoken singer paid tribute to his Latino heritage and Puerto Rican history during his performance. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Murphy and Longoria are attached to produce on top of starring via their respective companies along with veteran John Davis of Davis Entertainment, who is in the awards race this year with the feel-good Kate Hudson drama Song Sung Blue. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026 Reuniting missing doggos with their families scored high on the feel-good meter. Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026 The airline prides itself on recreating the feel-good coziness and charm of Austrian culture even at 30,000 feet. Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 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 11 Feb. 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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