Positive Emotions

wonder

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

amusement

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

thrill

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a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

compelling

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persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

exhilarating

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/ɪgz.ɪ.lɜ.reɪ.tɪng/ or /igz.i.lē.rei.ting/

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causing feelings of excitement or intense enthusiasm

endearing

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referring to qualities or behaviors that make a person likable or charming to others

wondrous

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inspiring a feeling of wonder or amazement

soothing

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providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

upbeat

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having a positive and cheerful attitude

nostalgic

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/nɔs.tæl.ʤɪk/ or /naws.tāl.jik/

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bringing back fond memories of the past, often with a sense of longing or affection

overjoyed

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/ˌoʊvɝˈdʒɔɪd/

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experiencing extreme happiness or great delight

fanciful

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/fæn.sɪ.fəl/ or /fān.si.fēl/

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coming from the imagination rather than facts

delighted

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/dɪ.laɪ.təd/ or /di.lai.tēd/

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filled with great pleasure or joy

to fascinate

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to capture someone's interest or curiosity

to embolden

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/ɛm.boʊl.dən/ or /em.boool.dēn/

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to give someone courage or confidence, inspiring them to take bold actions or face challenges with determination

to relish

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to enjoy or take pleasure in something greatly

to relieve

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to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

to rejoice

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to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness

to entrance

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to attract someone completely, making them deeply interested

to empathize

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/ɛm.pə.θaɪz/ or /em.pē.thaiz/

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to deeply understand and share the feelings or experiences of someone else

deliciously

Adverb

/dɪ.lɪ.ʃəs.li/ or /di.li.shēs.li/

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in a way that is highly pleasing and enjoyable to the taste