Lingo

Positive Emotional Responses

11 Words

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grip
1.
grip
Verb

to firmly hold something

He had to grip the handle tightly to open the stubborn jar.

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rapturous
2.
rap
tu
rous
Adjective

characterized by intense and overwhelming feelings of joy, ecstasy, or enthusiasm

The audience erupted into rapturous applause at the end of the breathtaking performance.

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3.
en
li
ve
ning
Adjective

making something more vibrant or animated

The enlivening music played at the party encouraged everyone to hit the dance floor.

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mesmerize
4.
mes
me
rize
Verb

to capture someone's attention and interest completely, in a way that they forget about everything else

The hypnotic dance performance mesmerized the audience, holding their attention until the very end.

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exhilarate
5.
exh
i
la
rate
Verb

to make one feel extremely excited, pleased, and delighted

The thrilling roller coaster ride exhilarated the riders, leaving them with a rush of excitement.

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spellbinding
6.
spell
bin
ding
Adjective

so fascinating that it able to hold one's attention completely

The magician's performance was truly spellbinding, leaving the audience in awe.

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rivet
7.
ri
vet
Noun

a permanent fastener with a head on one end and a deformable shaft that forms a second head when joining materials together

The aircraft's fuselage was assembled using thousands of rivets to ensure a strong and durable connection between the metal panels.

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enthralling
8.
enth
ra
lling
Adjective

capturing and holding one's attention in a compelling and fascinating manner

The enthralling novel kept readers on the edge of their seats until the last page.

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enchant
9.
en
chant
Verb

to strongly attract someone and make them interested and excited

The charming streets of the old town enchanted tourists, inviting them to explore its hidden treasures.

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invigorate
10.
in
vi
go
rate
Verb

to enhance health and energy

A brisk walk in the fresh air can invigorate both the body and mind.

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exhilarate
11.
exh
i
la
rate
Verb

to make one feel extremely excited, pleased, and delighted

The thrilling roller coaster ride exhilarated the riders, leaving them with a rush of excitement.

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