felicific

as in joyous

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Adjective
  • As was the case with Porro weeks before, the Emirates boomed with joyous applause.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • But the joyous atmosphere suddenly changed as gunshots sounded across the serene park.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Angarano stars as Rickey, an energetic and free-spirited young man with a Peter Pan complex who convinces his longtime friend Glenn to hit pause on his blissful domestic life and embark on an impromptu road trip across California.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Desert Modernism Architecture Tours Palm Springs proper is a fantastic destination for architecture zealots: Desert Modernism is the prevailing style, a minimalist pastiche of flat or butterfly roofs, open floor plans and a blissful blend of indoor and outdoor spaces.
    David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Celtics still look comfortable with their 3-1 lead, and now can lock up a playoff series win for the seventh year in their last eight tries.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • It’s made from a soft and lightweight cotton and polyester blend that’s ideal for chilly mornings and warmer afternoons, and the longline, oversized fit is relaxed and comfortable enough to wear unzipped or bundled up.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The authors aspire to a world in which there is clean energy to power every convenience, medical care and medicines that allow people to live longer and healthier lives, and a happy balance between work and time with friends and family.
    Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Adopting it for use cases that support human workers, rather than attempting to replace them, is likely to lead to happier, less stressed and ultimately more productive employees.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • After congratulating the pregnant women, the husband and wife turn their attention to a cheerful Aisha.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable for all-day wear, and the sunny shade adds a cheerful touch to otherwise neutral travel basics.
    Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The industry is surely glad to hear that the FDA, at least right now, is not implementing a ban for common dyes such as Yellow 5.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Area beekeepers are always glad to add to their own hives, or share them with other backyard beekeepers.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Surrounded and protected by the lagoon that separates Argentario from the mainland, this amiable town feels like Madrid’s little Tuscan twin, with its sunny disposition, well developed café culture, and houses in every shade of ocher.
    Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The fine lighting, thick tablecloths, settings and stemware are first class, and the waitstaff, since my last visit a few years back, is now measurably improved in its amiable professionalism.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Kennedy could fire the task force and appoint members more hospitable to his agenda or impose his own decisions, experts said.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Being hospitable is one of my big things when people come to our home.
    Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Felicific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicific. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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