Definitions

feel good

[feel-good] / ˈfilˌgʊd /

PHRASE

be happy, relaxed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

be at ease be comfortable be content be delighted be elated be glad be gratified be happy be in good spirits be in high spirits be jubilant be pleased be proud be satisfied with be well feel confident feel fulfilled feel giddy feel happy feel oneself again feel up hold head high

STRONG

be refreshed breathe easy cheer up get high on luxuriate take joy in take pleasure

WEAK

bask be positive enjoy oneself jubilate rejoice relish repose revel savor thrive triumph

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ache ail be brokenhearted be gloomy be in a funk be in bad mood be nauseous be off be sad be sick be vexed droop feel bitter feel sore feel sorry feel wretched have a bad time hurt languish suffer

STRONG

agonize be worse for wear grieve lament mourn sicken sigh sing the blues sorrow

WEAK

be in a huff be insulted be rubbed wrong way complain fret fume

Example Sentences

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feel good

People come to comedy shows because they want to feel good.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

“Have them make a budget and quantify what they need. Then review it with them, and make sure you feel good about the plan,” she said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026

"I can work, write my articles, I feel good."

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

That is despite the fact that the extra interest companies are paying over Treasury yields remains relatively low, indicating that investors feel good about corporate credit risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

I was too tired for this, and I didn’t feel good.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart

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