uplifting
adj.something that makes you feel happy, hopeful, or full of energy. You use this to describe things like music, movies, or stories that improve your mood.
adj.inspiring a sense of happiness, optimism, or spiritual well-being. Often used to describe creative works or personal experiences that provide emotional encouragement.
“The movie has a very uplifting ending.”
“After a difficult week at work, she found the choir's performance incredibly uplifting.”
“The speaker delivered an uplifting address that focused on community resilience and the potential for positive change despite the current economic climate.”
Commonly follows linking verbs like 'be', 'feel', or 'find'; frequently modifies nouns like 'story', 'message', or 'experience'.
“Uplifting and achingly funny, the original New York production was the biggest winner of the 2023 Tony awards.”
From uplift + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.