felicific

as in joyous

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Adjective
  • While Gomez, 32, doesn't plan on converting to Judaism for her Jewish fiancé, the pair will incorporate a joyous Jewish tradition into their big day.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Playing Toru, her romantic interest, is the affable Major Curda, who is everything Kisa is not — loose-limbed, playful and joyous.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • With lavender, clary sage, and eucalyptus essential oils, the mist bottles the blissful feeling of lounging in a steam room or drifting off to sleep while an expert minimizes your pores.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
  • In this treatment, guests are enveloped in the calming aromas of local lavender, followed by gold ear seed therapy and a blissful grounding ritual, honoring the feet with a botanical exfoliation and foot reflexology massage.
    Yola Robert, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Photo : Teddy Pieper, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The car’s comfortable rear seating for two additional passengers.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Jimmy Kimmel is momentarily pausing his ascent up Oscars host mountain (Bob Hope still sits comfortable at the top, having hosted the ceremony 19 times), handing over the mic to first-time host Conan O'Brien.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Celebrate and be happy with me, and forgive me for leaving you.
    Jawad Rizkallah, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Another cheerful Minervois scintillator that is balanced with bright fruit, subtle tannins and vats of joyous acidity.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Buchholz remained cheerful throughout the event, saying there is nothing to complain about when a party doubles its support.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • What seems certain is that both the club and player will be glad when the summer transfer window opens and AC Milan can part ways with Theo Hernández with the two parties clearly needing a fresh start.
    Adam Digby, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Marian coach Dan Murray knows his team survived an off shooting night but was glad the Spartans could still win against the Celtics.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Onstage, Wood is unhurried, an amiable man who, despite being 46, has the countenance of a churchgoing grandfather who still starches his Sunday suit.
    Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Jerry Eisenberg, the amiable animator known for his contributions to The Jetsons, The Peter Potamus Show, Wacky Races, Fangface, Spider-Man cartoons, Scooby-Doo movies and so much more, has died.
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The revelations add to the increasing evidence that the red planet once had a warmer, wetter climate as well as an ocean that covered one-third of the Martian surface — conditions that might have created a hospitable environment for life.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
  • These adaptations can include constructing flood-resistant infrastructure, developing technological innovations, or even migrating to more hospitable regions.
    Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Felicific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicific. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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