feel-good
adjective
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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Their infectious melodies and retro pop sound have captivated audiences as it is filled with nostalgic vibes and just feel-good music.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
As Ellison explains in the novella, Albert Payson Terhune was famous for writing feel-good books about his beloved collies.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Outside of the movie itself, the most feel-good story to come out of James Gunn’s Superman belongs to Edi Gathegi.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
This panel brings together beloved Hallmark stars for a celebration of feel-good fandom.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 July 2025
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
As Ellison explains in the novella, Albert Payson Terhune was famous for writing feel-good books about his beloved collies.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Outside of the movie itself, the most feel-good story to come out of James Gunn’s Superman belongs to Edi Gathegi.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
This panel brings together beloved Hallmark stars for a celebration of feel-good fandom.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 July 2025
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“Feel-good.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel-good. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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