Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Positive Emotions

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)

contentedness [noun]

the state of being content, satisfied, and at ease with one's current situation or circumstances

Ex: Despite facing challenges , her inner contentedness shone through as she embraced the present moment with gratitude .

serenity [noun]

a state of calm and peacefulness, free from stress, anxiety, or disturbance

satisfaction [noun]

a feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired

Ex: He devoured the last bite of pizza with a sigh of satisfaction , finally feeling full after a long day .

amusement [noun]

a feeling we get when somebody or something is funny and exciting

Ex: The children squealed with delight and amusement as they played with their toys .

gladness [noun]

the feeling of joy, happiness, or pleasure

Ex: The laughter of children playing in the park brought a feeling of gladness to the onlookers .

wonderment [noun]

the feeling of being amazed, fascinated, or filled with admiration or curiosity about something remarkable or extraordinary

amazement [noun]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

Ex: The scientist ’s groundbreaking research results were met with amazement by her peers .

anticipation [noun]

the act of looking forward to or expecting something with excitement and eagerness

Ex: The holiday season is often a time of joyful anticipation , with people looking forward to festive gatherings and celebrations .

delightfulness [noun]

the quality of being charming, pleasing, or capable of bringing joy and happiness

gratefulness [noun]

the state of feeling or expressing gratitude and appreciation

Ex: The recipient of the scholarship expressed deep gratefulness for the opportunity to pursue higher education .

lightheartedness [noun]

the quality or state of being cheerful, carefree, and free from anxiety

Ex: Family gatherings during the holidays are often marked by a spirit of lightheartedness and shared joy .

affection [noun]

a feeling of fondness or liking toward someone or something

harmony [noun]

a state of compatibility or coordinated action among people, ideas, or groups

Ex:

fascination [noun]

the state of having great interest in something or someone

calmness [noun]

a state of feeling peaceful and relaxed, without being upset or anxious

Ex: Taking deep breaths helped him regain a sense of calmness during the stressful situation .

tranquility [noun]

a state of calmness, serenity, and peace, free from disturbance or agitation

Ex: The tranquility of the early morning was soothing to her .

passion [noun]

something intensely desired

Ex: His passion was to see the world .

assurance [noun]

the state of feeling confident, certain, or self-assured about one's abilities, decisions, or actions

Ex: His calm demeanor and assured tone conveyed a sense of assurance to the team , instilling trust in his leadership .

relief [noun]

a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone

Ex: His pain finally subsided , giving him much-needed relief .

nostalgia [noun]

a warm and wistful emotion of longing or missing past experiences and cherished memories

Ex: He felt a deep nostalgia as he flipped through the faded photographs of his college years .

contentment [noun]

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

Ex: True contentment does n't depend on wealth , but on inner peace .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Time and Duration	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Insignificance
Strength and Influence	Uniqueness	Commonness	Complexity
High Quality	Low Quality	Value	Challenges
Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Age and Appearance	Body Shape
Wellness	Intellectual Capability	Intellectual Incapabilities	Positive Human Traits
Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits	Financial Behaviours	Social Behaviours
Short-tempered Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Tastes and Smells	Sounds	Textures
Temperature	Probability	Attempt and Prevention	Opinions
Thoughts and Decisions	Encouragement and Discouragement	Knowledge and Information	Request and Suggestion
Respect and Approval	Regret and Sadness	Relational Actions	Physical Actions and Reactions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Movements	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Predicting
Touching and Holding	Changing and Forming	Creating and Producing	Organising and Collecting
Preparing Food	Eating and Drinking	Science	Education
Research	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Landscape and Geography
Engineering	Technology	Internet and Computer	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	Energy and Power
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
Measurement	War	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Travel and Tourism	Migration	Food and Drinks	Materials
Pollution	Disasters	Weather	Animals
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Comment and Certainty	Adverbs of Time and Frequency
Adverbs of Purpose and Emphasis	Conjunctive Adverbs