feel-good
UK: ˈfiːlɡʊd | US: ˈfiːlɡʊd
adj. producing a sense of happiness or satisfaction
adj. designed to evoke positive emotions
The term "feel-good" emerged in the mid-20th century as a compound adjective combining "feel" (from Old English fēlan, meaning "to perceive or experience") and "good" (from Old English gōd, meaning "virtuous or pleasant"). It originally described experiences or media designed to elicit happiness or emotional uplift. The logic is straightforward: if something makes you "feel good," it is "feel-good." The word reflects modern English's tendency to create descriptive compounds for psychological or emotional states.
The movie is a classic feel-good story about overcoming adversity.
She enjoys listening to feel-good music after a long day.
The charity event had a feel-good atmosphere that lifted everyone's spirits.
His speech was full of feel-good messages about unity and hope.
The company released a feel-good ad campaign to boost its brand image.