Positive Psychology Vocabulary

noun a statement or declaration that something is true or valid

adjective affirmative; positive

• The judge asked for an affirmation from the witness before they could testify.
• She gave a strong affirmation that she would be at the party.
• I'm all about that affirmation life, you know?
• The blooming flowers were a beautiful affirmation of spring's arrival.

noun any of the declarations of blessedness made by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

• The beatitude of the monk was evident in his serene demeanor.
• She radiated beatitude after receiving the good news.
• The beatitude on his face was priceless when he saw his favorite band perform live.
• The beatitude of reaching the mountain peak was overwhelming for the hikers.

verb to encourage or cheer someone up; to become more cheerful or optimistic

• I encourage you to buck up and face the challenges head-on.
• Come on, buck up and stop moping around.
• Hey buddy, you need to buck up and get your act together.
• Sometimes we all need to buck up and push through tough times.

adjective of or relating to good digestion; having a cheerful and optimistic disposition

• The doctor diagnosed the patient as being eupeptic after a thorough examination.
• I always feel eupeptic after a good night's sleep.
• I'm feeling so eupeptic today, like nothing can bring me down!
• His eupeptic personality brightens up any room he walks into.

noun intense happiness; the state of being happy or joyful

adjective related to or expressing happiness or joy

• Her felicity in expressing complex ideas made her a valuable asset to the research team.
• I can see the felicity in your smile when you talk about your favorite hobby.
• She's got mad felicity when it comes to dancing, it's like she was born to move!
• The felicity of the sunrise painted the sky with hues of pink and orange, bringing a sense of peace to the morning.

noun a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention

verb to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment

• Under the right conditions, a company can flourish and expand rapidly.
• With some hard work and dedication, your garden will flourish in no time.
• Once you find your passion, you'll see yourself flourish like never before.
• With love and care, a relationship can flourish and grow stronger over time.

noun the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven

• Forgiveness is a virtue that is often emphasized in religious teachings.
• I hope you can find it in your heart to give forgiveness to those who have wronged you.
• Dude, just forgive and forget. Holding grudges isn't worth it.
• Forgiveness is like setting yourself free from the chains of anger and resentment.

noun a mythical bird said by ancient writers to breed in a nest floating at sea at the winter solstice, charming the wind and waves into calm

adjective denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

• The halcyon days of the company were in the early years when profits were soaring.
• I miss the halcyon days of high school when we had no responsibilities.
• Back in the day, everything was halcyon and carefree.
• The artist's halcyon painting captured the essence of tranquility and peace.

adjective giving strength, courage, or hope; encouraging

• The positive feedback from our clients was heartening for the whole team.
• It was so heartening to see everyone come together to help out during the crisis.
• The support we received was really heartening, it lifted our spirits.
• Her words were like a warm hug, so heartening in a time of uncertainty.

noun the action or sound of laughing

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• The room was filled with the sound of joyous laughter during the charity event.
• We couldn't stop laughing at the hilarious jokes during the comedy show.
• Their jokes were so funny, we were in stitches with laughter all night.
• Her laughter was like music to his ears, bringing warmth to his heart.

noun a release or relinquishment of something or someone

verb to release or relinquish one's grip on something

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• It is important to learn how to let go of past grievances in order to move forward.
• Hey, just let go of the stress and enjoy the moment.
• Dude, you need to just let that drama go and chill out.
• Sometimes we need to let go of our fears and take a leap of faith.

noun a person's or group's level of confidence or enthusiasm

adjective relating to the morale of a person or group

• The company implemented a new incentive program to boost employee morale.
• After the team won the championship, everyone's morale was sky high.
• Let's plan a fun team outing to lift everyone's morale.
• The rainy weather seemed to have a negative effect on everyone's morale.

adjective having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful

• The company experienced a prosperous year with record-breaking profits.
• My uncle's business is doing really well and he's become quite prosperous.
• She's living the high life now, all prosperous and fancy.
• The garden flourished and bloomed, a prosperous oasis in the midst of the city.

noun the act or process of getting rid of something or someone

• We are glad to be finally rid of that troublesome employee. Good riddance.
• I'm so happy that my noisy neighbors moved out. Good riddance!
• I can't believe I wasted so much time on that toxic relationship. Good riddance, I say.
• Letting go of past regrets is like saying good riddance to negative energy in your life.

noun a blood-red color

adjective optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation

• Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the company's future prospects.
• Even though things look tough, he's staying pretty sanguine about it all.
• She's got a sanguine attitude, always looking on the bright side.
• His sanguine outlook on life is like a ray of sunshine on a rainy day.

adjective a feeling or showing satisfaction with oneself

• The professor looked self-satisfied after receiving positive feedback on his research paper.
• She always looks so self-satisfied whenever she wins an argument.
• He strutted around the office, looking all self-satisfied after getting a promotion.
• The cat looked self-satisfied as it lounged in the sun, knowing it had the best spot in the house.

verb to grow or develop vigorously; to prosper or flourish

• With proper care and attention, the business was able to thrive in a competitive market.
• Despite the challenges, the community garden continues to thrive thanks to dedicated volunteers.
• Even with all the drama, she still manages to thrive and stay positive.
• Like a flower in bloom, her creativity continues to thrive and inspire those around her.

adjective impossible to reach or achieve

• The goal of achieving 100% perfection in any task is often unattainable.
• Getting a perfect score on that test is basically unattainable.
• Becoming a millionaire overnight is totally unattainable.
• Her dreams of flying without wings were unattainable, but she never gave up trying.

adjective having or showing high moral standards

• She was known for her virtuous behavior and impeccable moral standards.
• He always tries to do the right thing and be a virtuous person.
• People who are always doing good deeds are just so virtuous.
• The virtuous path may be difficult, but it is always worth it in the end.

noun the state of being strong and active; energy

• The vitality of the organization relies on the dedication of its employees.
• Eating healthy food is important for maintaining your vitality.
• I need to get some rest to boost my vitality.
• The artist's paintings exude a sense of vitality and energy.

noun the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy

• The company has implemented various programs to promote employee well-being.
• I always make sure to take breaks throughout the day for my well-being.
• Taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as physical health.
• The garden's well-being relies on regular watering and sunlight.

noun the ability to control one's own actions, emotions, and thoughts in order to achieve a goal

• She demonstrated great will power in resisting the temptation to eat unhealthy foods.
• I need to find the will power to get through this difficult situation.
• You gotta have some serious will power to stick to your diet during the holidays.
• His will power was like a steel wall, unwavering in the face of adversity.

noun great enthusiasm and energy

verb to add interest or excitement to something

• The chef added a touch of lemon zest to the dish to enhance the flavor.
• I love the zest of this salsa, it really packs a punch!
• She's got so much zest, she's always the life of the party.
• His zest for life is contagious, always looking for new adventures.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The manager was quite relaxed about the upcoming deadline, confident that the team would deliver on time.
• Don't worry, she's pretty relaxed about the whole situation.
• Chill out, dude, she's totally relaxed about it.
• She was as relaxed about the problem as a cat lounging in the sun.

adjective not feeling anxious or concerned; relaxed and calm

• Despite the criticism, she remained unbothered and focused on her work.
• She's totally unbothered by what others think of her.
• He's so unbothered, nothing can shake his confidence.
• Like a duck in water, she glided through the chaos unbothered.

noun a feeling of happiness or pleasure that is caused by something

verb to bring about a feeling of happiness or pleasure

adjective describing something that brings about a feeling of happiness or pleasure

• The minimalist approach to decluttering is to only keep items that spark joy.
• I Marie Kondo'd my closet and only kept the clothes that spark joy.
• Throw out anything that doesn't spark joy, it's just clutter.
• Her smile sparked joy in everyone around her.

verb to make something real or concrete; to bring something into existence or make it happen

• It is important to actualize your goals through careful planning and execution.
• You need to actually make your plans happen instead of just talking about them.
• Stop dreaming and start actualizing your ideas into reality.
• The artist was able to actualize her vision on the canvas with precision and skill.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The study focused on the impact of contextual wellbeing on overall mental health.
• Taking time for self-care is essential for maintaining good contextual wellbeing.
• It's important to check in with yourself and make sure your contextual wellbeing is in check.
• Just like a plant needs the right environment to thrive, our contextual wellbeing relies on a supportive and nurturing setting.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g. the, a, an)

• The government is hopeful that the economy will soon recover and lead us to the sunlit uplands of prosperity.
• I can see a bright future ahead, heading towards the sunlit uplands.
• Things are looking up, we might just reach the sunlit uplands sooner than we thought.
• After facing many challenges, she finally reached the sunlit uplands of success in her career.

noun a natural high

• Engaging in physical exercise can often result in experiencing a natural high due to the release of endorphins.
• After a long run, I always feel like I'm on a natural high.
• Dancing at the concert last night gave me such a natural high!
• Achieving my goals gives me a natural high that no substance can replicate.

noun the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

• Self-actualization is considered the highest level of psychological development according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
• Many people find self-actualization through pursuing their passions and personal growth.
• Dude, I feel like I'm totally crushing this whole self-actualization thing lately.
• Just like a flower reaching its full bloom, self-actualization is the process of reaching one's fullest potential.

adjective relating to or denoting behavior that is positive, helpful, and intended to promote social well-being

• The organization's main focus is promoting prosocial behavior in the community.
• It's always nice to see people engaging in prosocial activities.
• Let's all pitch in and do something prosocial for our neighborhood.
• Kindness is like a prosocial ripple effect, spreading positivity everywhere.

noun a person who spreads hope or optimism

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• The hopemonger delivered an inspiring speech to the crowd, encouraging them to never give up.
• My friend is such a hopemonger, always spreading positivity and encouragement.
• I love hanging out with that hopemonger, they always lift my spirits.
• In a world full of negativity, she was a beacon of hope, a true hopemonger.

noun a type of traditional Malay weapon resembling a machete or sword

verb to engage in the act of using a RAK weapon

• The charity organization set up a RAK campaign to help those in need.
• My friend surprised me with a RAK by buying me coffee this morning.
• I heard that guy is a RAK master, always doing nice things for people.
• Her kindness was like a RAK, spreading joy wherever she went.

noun a Japanese word that means healthy, energetic, or lively

• She always appears genki and full of energy during our business meetings.
• I feel so genki after a good workout at the gym.
• Let's go out and have some fun, I'm feeling genki tonight!
• His genki attitude towards life is truly inspiring to everyone around him.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'admirative' describes something that expresses admiration or respect.

• Her admirative tone towards the artist showed her deep appreciation for his work.
• I could tell by her admirative expression that she really liked the gift.
• Dude, that car is so sick, I'm admirative of your taste in vehicles.
• The sunset painted a scene so breathtaking, it left me admirative of nature's beauty.

noun the study of the good or of the nature of goodness

• Agathology is the study of the nature of goodness and virtue.
• I recently came across the term agathology in my philosophy class.
• I have no idea what agathology even means, it sounds like a made-up word.
• In the world of ethics, agathology plays a crucial role in understanding moral principles.