Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feel-better

phrasal verb
/fiːl ˈbɛtər/
Definition
To experience an improvement in mood, health, or emotional state.
Examples
  • After a good night’s sleep, I really started to feel better.
  • She brought me soup to help me feel better when I was sick.
  • Listening to music always makes me feel better when I’m down.
Meaning
The term ‘feel-better’ refers to the process of becoming more positive, healthy, or content, often after a period of discomfort or sadness.
Synonyms
  • recover
  • improve
  • get better
  • perk up
  • cheer up