English Words for "Positive Emotions" | ACT Vocabulary

jubilation

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a state of great joy and exultation

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Graduating with honors brought a sense of jubilation to the students, who celebrated their academic achievements.

The streets were filled with jubilation as people celebrated the national holiday with parades and festivities.

bliss

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a state of complete happiness, joy, and contentment

glee

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great happiness or joy, often accompanied by laughter or a sense of amusement

awe

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a feeling of reverence, respect, and wonder inspired by something grand, powerful, or extraordinary

elation

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a feeling of extreme delight and excitement

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

furor

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a sudden and intense excitement, enthusiasm, or interest about something

thrill

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a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

compelling

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evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful and irresistible way

exhilarating

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

uplifting

Adjective

/ˈəˌpɫɪftɪŋ/

making someone feel happier, more hopeful, or more positive

overjoyed

Adjective

/ˌoʊvɝˈdʒɔɪd/

experiencing extreme happiness or great delight

impassioned

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filled with intense emotion, fervor, or enthusiasm

doting

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demonstrating an excessive and unconditional love or affection for someone, often to the point of being overly attentive

fanciful

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coming from the imagination rather than facts

enchanted

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filled with joy, often as a result of experiencing something magical or captivating

delighted

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filled with great pleasure or joy

to fascinate

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to capture someone's interest or curiosity

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to kindle

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to awaken feelings and sentiments

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to evoke

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to call forth or elicit emotions, feelings, or responses, often in a powerful or vivid manner

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to embolden

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

dishearten

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to relish

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to enjoy or take pleasure in something greatly

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to relieve

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to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

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to rejoice

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to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness

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to exude

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to clearly show a feeling or quality through how one acts

to entrance

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to attract someone completely, making them deeply interested

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to enthrall

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to captivate someone completely

disenchant

to empathize

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

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deliciously

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in a highly enjoyable manner, particularly in terms of sensory experiences

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