Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Positive Emotions

Here, you will learn some English words related to Positive Emotions that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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happiness [noun]

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy .

joy [noun]

the feeling of great happiness

Ex: The unexpected gift from her partner brought her immense joy .

hopefulness [noun]

a state of mind marked by wanting good things to happen

Ex: His speech inspired a sense of hopefulness in the crowd .

inspiration [noun]

a mental spark that drives unusual creativity or activity

Ex: The speaker ’s words created an inspiration that energized the audience .

pleasure [noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

Ex: He took great pleasure in cooking for his family .

excitement [noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , Tom 's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished .

enthusiasm [noun]

a feeling of great excitement and passion

Ex: The team 's enthusiasm was contagious , motivating everyone to work harder .

gratitude [noun]

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

Ex: Practicing daily gratitude can improve your mood and outlook on life .

love [noun]

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

Ex: Despite their differences , their love for each other helped overcome every obstacle .

delight [noun]

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

Ex: They were filled with delight as they watched the fireworks light up the sky .

peace [noun]

a feeling of no worries or anxieties

Ex: He found peace in the simplicity of his daily routine .

enjoyment [noun]

the feeling of pleasure that someone experiences from an activity, a thing or a situation

Ex: The children 's enjoyment at the amusement park was evident in their laughter .

admiration [noun]

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

Ex: The young scientist 's groundbreaking research garnered admiration from experts in the field .

comfort [noun]

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

Ex: In times of grief , many people seek comfort from friends and family who can offer support and understanding .

cheerfulness [noun]

a happy and positive state of mind or attitude

Ex: He faced the tough job with unexpected cheerfulness .

optimism [noun]

a general tendency to look on the bright side of things and to expect positive outcomes

Ex: The optimism of the community shone through as they rebuilt their town after the disaster .

thrill [noun]

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

Ex: The unexpected phone call brought a thrill of excitement to her day .

laughter [noun]

the action of laughing or the sound it makes

Ex: The children 's laughter echoed through the playground as they played .

wonder [noun]

a feeling of admiration or surprise caused by something that is very unusual and exciting

Ex: The beauty of the landscape filled her with wonder .

security [noun]

a feeling caused by being away from dangers, worries, or fears

Ex: His steady job provided financial security for his family .

cheer [noun]

a feeling of joy, happiness, and optimism

Ex: Her kind words brought cheer to his gloomy day .

hope [noun]

a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen or to be true

Ex: The child 's eyes sparkled with hope as she made a wish upon a shooting star .

fulfillment [noun]

a feeling of happiness when one's needs are satisfied

Ex: Experiencing the fulfillment of his childhood dreams made him incredibly happy .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs