feel-good

adjective

Definition of feel-goodnext
as in nostalgic

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Recent Examples of feel-good But middle age looks good on Johnson, and his commitment to the hits delivered a wave of feel-good moments throughout the quasi-beach party. — Darah Head, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 Suffice it to say the mystery bullets that landed in Rate Field’s bleachers in 2023 and wounded two women definitely aren’t relevant to this feel-good story but are worth mentioning to remind us how much the Sox narrative has changed. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026 Baby Girl Names Inspired by ‘Ted Lasso’ Women play essential roles in this feel-good series, from the fierce, evolving Rebecca to the bright, ambitious Keeley. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Oct. 2026 There is such a feel-good factor around Les Bleus as a new era begins. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feel-good
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel-good
  1. nostalgic
  2. fuzzy
  3. dreamy
  4. melodramatic
  5. sentimental
  6. schmaltzy
  7. moony
  8. soapy
Adjective
  • Its concept connects nostalgic dance music with contemporary party culture, creating a record designed to encourage movement and audience participation.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • However, with the rise of bag charms and nostalgic jewelry, the brand has found staying power past 2020 and continues to expand.
    — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of nostalgic
Adjective
  • The mascot was a fuzzy yellow monster with a tough guy attitude, topped with a sun-like head.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Shop my favorite fall shoes from Uggs, and more similar fuzzy slip-on loafers, below.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of fuzzy
Adjective
  • Even her transformation into Glinda the Good Witch for Wicked, which saw her trade her familiar brunette shade for a dreamy, buttery blonde, kept strong on the silhouette.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Huts may look traditional, but inside the design is dangerously dreamy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dreamy
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  • But genuinely funny moments are rare, badly outnumbered by done-to-death musings regarding the mysteries of being alive and torturous melodramatic moments in which Klara dully absorbs the severity of Josie’s illness and Chrissy’s sorrow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Neither maudlin nor melodramatic, and without any glorification, the song is infected by the same chilling gloom which has glommed onto the best of Messrs Linkous, Berman, and Drake.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of melodramatic
Adjective
  • Amid all the festivities, the rapper also offered a sentimental toast.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the audience will wonder if the sentimental pummeling will ever end.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Albini doesn’t dress up those songs with any schmaltzy production or studio tricks.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 11 June 2026
  • In the way that Harrison looks to the Bible for models of relationships and drama, Cappa’s Haha, You Clowns looks to schmaltzy sitcoms and after school specials.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Definition of schmaltzy
Adjective
  • Malinauskas opened the second box, which contained a Bell & Ross Regulateur with a big, moony face and a stainless-steel bezel.
    — Susan Orlean, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2019
  • Yet, Bronson still stood out, with his alternately creepy and moony portrayal of a man biding his time dating Wood’s mother while vying for the younger woman’s attention.
    — Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2018
Definition of moony
Adjective
  • Key Takeaways Wash removable parts daily with warm, soapy water to prevent residue and bacteria.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Netflix series from Rebecca Cutter starring Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow, who lead a cutthroat yet soapy set of Texas housewives, has nabbed a season three renewal ahead of season two’s return.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of soapy

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“Feel-good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel-good. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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