felicific

as in joyous

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Adjective
  • At the National Board of Review Awards on Tuesday at Cipriani 42nd Street, the spirit of the night for the night was one of joyous celebration, commemoration of hard work, and a little bit of fun in the non-televised showcase.
    Sam Falb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The strangers, who now became friends, celebrated her joyous life in the cold weather.
    Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Murphy is now closing in on 200 senior appearances for Newcastle which isn’t bad, all things considered, and the last blissful month has only served to reinforce an old truism that the best teams are not always formed of the players who glitter most.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In that blissful blip between Christmas and New Year’s, things tend to finally slow the hell down.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Right now, temperatures are chilly and nights are long, but winter is the perfect time to cuddle up with comfortable and plush bedding.
    Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
  • But Lenovo didn’t stop there — its sophomore effort is far more comfortable and affordable as well.
    Verge Staff, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Yet Nova stands out because of the juxtaposition of happy revelers — mostly young and dedicated to peace and harmony — with the deadly rampage.
    Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Our relationship is much happier and healthier because of it.
    Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Single Woman Defies Stigmas By Sending Out Solo Holiday Cards By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter 0 Holiday cards are a cherished tradition, with cheerful family portraits gracing refrigerators nationwide each December.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Pansies bloom for up to six months, coloring the winter garden in a range of cheerful hues.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • But the City by the Bay was not the only one with glad tidings.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • So glad The Athletic finally has a team dedicated to creating data visualizations!
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Well, not actually tussling in a War of the Roses way; more an amiable tug-of-war on the village green before bonding over a few local ales.
    Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Federal prosecutors allege that Chinese spies have been operating in the San Gabriel Valley, seeking to influence local political leaders in hopes of cultivating allies amiable to China-friendly policies, including opposition to Taiwan‘s independence.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In an even less hospitable part of Utah Territory, an injured horse prompts Isaac to stop for the night, the rest of which is spent getting to know his companions a bit better.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The weather was relatively hospitable for late December on the future site of the Mall of America.
    Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Felicific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicific. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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