Emotions & Feelings: Positive Emotions
Emotions & Feelings Vocabulary
Positive Emotions
Section 1: Joy and Delight
| Vocabulary Word | Definition | Example in a Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Joyful | Feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness | She was joyful when she reunited with her family. |
| Cheerful | Noticeably happy and optimistic | His cheerful smile brightened the gloomy classroom. |
| Elated | Ecstatically happy | He was elated after getting first position in class. |
| Jubilant | Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph | The jubilant crowd celebrated the championship win. |
| Ecstatic | Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement | She was ecstatic to finally visit Paris. |
| Euphoric | Characterized by intense excitement and happiness | The fans were euphoric after the last-minute goal. |
| Overjoyed | Extremely happy | He was overjoyed to hear that his visa was approved. |
| Gleeful | Exuberantly or triumphantly joyful | The children ran around in gleeful excitement. |
| Delighted | Very pleased | She was delighted with the gift. |
| Thrilled | Extremely excited and happy | I was thrilled to meet my favorite author. |
| Blissful | Extremely happy and full of joy | They enjoyed a blissful honeymoon on the island. |
| Radiant | Clearly expressing happiness or love | Her radiant face showed she was truly content. |
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Section 2: Love, Affection and Tenderness
| Vocabulary Word | Definition | Example in a Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Affectionate | Showing fondness or tenderness | He gave her an affectionate hug before leaving. |
| Tender | Gentle and loving | Her tender care helped the puppy recover. |
| Warmhearted | Kind and sympathetic | She was known as a warmhearted neighbor. |
| Loving | Showing or feeling love | He always gave his children loving attention. |
| Compassionate | Feeling or showing concern for others | The compassionate doctor comforted the grieving family. |
| Caring | Displaying kindness and concern | Her caring nature made her a wonderful teacher. |
| Devoted | Very loving or loyal | He remained devoted to his wife through all hardships. |
| Fond | Affectionately liking or loving someone or something | She was fond of her grandmother’s stories. |
| Romantic | Expressing or characterized by love | They spent a romantic evening under the stars. |
| Passionate | Showing intense emotion or strong feeling | He was passionate about helping animals. |
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Section 3: Peace and Contentment
| Vocabulary Word | Definition | Example in a Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Serene | Calm, peaceful, and untroubled | Her serene expression brought a sense of calm to the room. |
| Tranquil | Free from disturbance | The tranquil garden was perfect for meditation. |
| Content | Satisfied with what one has | He felt content with his simple life. |
| Fulfilled | Satisfied or happy because of fully developing one’s abilities or character | She felt fulfilled in her career. |
| Peaceful | Free from disturbance; calm | It was a peaceful night with stars shining above. |
| Calm | Not showing or feeling nervousness or anger | She remained calm even in the chaos. |
| Relaxed | Free from tension and anxiety | He felt relaxed after his vacation. |
| Reassured | Made less worried or fearful | The teacher reassured the students before the test. |
| Satisfied | Pleased because something has happened as expected | The client was satisfied with the final result. |
| Secure | Feeling safe and free from threat | He felt secure in his decision. |
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Section 4: Confidence and Self-Belief
| Vocabulary Word | Definition | Example in a Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Confident | Sure of oneself; having self-belief | She was confident before the debate competition. |
| Proud | Feeling deep pleasure from one’s achievements | He was proud of his brother’s success. |
| Empowered | Given the authority or power to do something | She felt empowered to speak up for herself. |
| Courageous | Showing bravery and strength | The courageous student stood up against bullying. |
| Hopeful | Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event | They remained hopeful despite the difficulties. |
| Determined | Possessing firmness of purpose | He was determined to complete the marathon. |
| Ambitious | Having a strong desire for success or achievement | She was ambitious from a young age. |
| Motivated | Very eager to do or achieve something | He was motivated to improve his grades. |
| Inspired | Filled with the urge to do something creative or beneficial | The film inspired her to become a doctor. |
| Optimistic | Expecting the best possible outcome | She stayed optimistic during the job search. |
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Section 5: Relief and Gratitude
| Vocabulary Word | Definition | Example in a Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Relieved | Feeling happy after anxiety has been removed | He was relieved after finding his lost phone. |
| Gratified | Feeling pleased or satisfied | The teacher was gratified by her students’ success. |
| Thankful | Expressing gratitude | She was thankful for the support of her family. |
| Reassured | Having one’s doubts or fears lessened | He felt reassured after the doctor’s explanation. |
| Comforted | Feeling consoled or supported | The news comforted her greatly. |
| Unburdened | Freed from guilt or worry | After confessing, he felt unburdened. |
| At Ease | Relaxed and comfortable | She felt at ease during the interview. |
| Safe | Not in danger | He felt safe in his new home. |
| Calm | Free from stress | The surroundings made her feel calm. |
| Appreciative | Showing gratitude or recognition | She was deeply appreciative of their kindness. |
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia, World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE English Language Full Scale Course
Section 6: Excitement and Anticipation
| Vocabulary Word | Definition | Example in a Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Excited | Feeling enthusiasm or eagerness | The children were excited about the picnic. |
| Thrilled | Extremely pleased and excited | She was thrilled to meet her idol. |
| Anticipatory | Showing excitement for something about to happen | His voice had an anticipatory tone before the trip. |
| Overjoyed | Extremely happy | They were overjoyed with the results. |
| Giddy | Light-hearted and excited | She felt giddy with happiness. |
| Gleeful | Full of high-spirited joy | The gleeful celebration lasted all night. |
| Exhilarated | Feeling extremely happy and energetic | He was exhilarated after the roller coaster ride. |
| Elated | In high spirits | She was elated by the praise she received. |
| Buzzing | Full of excitement | The classroom was buzzing before the field trip. |
| Energetic | Full of energy and life | He was energetic during the performance. |
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia, World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE English Language Full Scale Course
Section 7: Lexical Range: Intensity of Positive Emotions
| Emotion Category | Mild | Moderate | Strong/Intense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happiness | Pleased | Joyful | Ecstatic |
| Love | Fond | Loving | Passionate |
| Peace | Calm | Content | Blissful |
| Confidence | Hopeful | Confident | Empowered |
| Gratitude | Thankful | Appreciative | Deeply Moved |
| Excitement | Interested | Thrilled | Euphoric |
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia, World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE English Language Full Scale Course