Positive Emotions

7 words in this vocabulary list

verb past tense and past participle of bless

adjective having divine favor or protection; bringing happiness or relief

  • She felt truly blessed to have such a loving and supportive family.
  • I'm so blessed to have you as a friend.
  • I feel hashtag blessed to be living my best life right now.
  • The rain poured down, blessing the parched earth with much-needed water.

adjective describing a quality or characteristic of a noun, in this case, 'bright' describes something that emits or reflects a lot of light, or is intelligent and quick-witted

  • The bright sun illuminated the entire room.
  • She has a bright personality that lights up the room.
  • That new car is so bright, I can't wait to drive it.
  • His future looks bright with all the opportunities ahead of him.

noun the action or process of taking pleasure in something

  • The symphony orchestra provided a high level of enjoyment for the audience.
  • I always get so much enjoyment out of watching my favorite TV show.
  • Let's hit up the amusement park for some serious enjoyment.
  • She found great enjoyment in getting lost in the pages of a good book.

verb to make someone happy or pleased

  • The news of your promotion has gladdened my heart.
  • Seeing you smile always gladdens my day.
  • Your kind words really gladdened me up.
  • The flowers blooming in the garden gladden the soul.

adjective providing pleasure or satisfaction; pleasing

  • Receiving recognition for my hard work was truly gratifying.
  • It's really gratifying to see all our efforts pay off.
  • Winning the competition was so gratifying, dude!
  • Watching the sunset over the ocean is a gratifying experience for the soul.

noun a branch of psychology that focuses on the optimal functioning of individuals and communities

adjective pertaining to the study or practice of positive psychology

  • Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on studying and promoting positive emotions, strengths, and virtues.
  • Have you heard about positive psychology? It's all about looking at the bright side of things and focusing on what makes us happy.
  • Positive psychology is like the study of good vibes and happy thoughts, man.
  • In the garden of the mind, positive psychology is like watering the flowers of happiness and sunlight.

noun a gathering or event characterized by an outpouring of love, affection, and positivity

  • The conference turned into a lovefest as industry leaders praised each other's accomplishments.
  • The party was a total lovefest with everyone hugging and laughing all night.
  • The concert was a total lovefest - the band and the fans were all in sync and having a great time.
  • Their relationship was like a lovefest, with constant affection and admiration for each other.