feel–good

adjective \ˈfēl-ˌgu̇d\

: producing good or happy feelings

Full Definition of FEEL-GOOD

: relating to or promoting an often specious sense of satisfaction or well-being <a feel–good reform program that makes no changes>

: cheerfully sentimental <a feel–good movie>

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1977

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