warm fuzzy
The term "warm fuzzy" is often used to describe a comforting and positive emotional response, originating from the story "The Warm Fuzzy Tale" by Claude Steiner.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A feeling of comfort, happiness, or affection.
Example
- Receiving a heartfelt thank-you note gave me a warm fuzzy feeling.
B2General
(informal)A sense of emotional warmth and positivity, often evoked by kindness or gratitude.
Example
- The children's laughter filled the room with warm fuzzies.
C1General
(informal, derogatory)A sense of accomplishment or satisfaction, often implying that the achievement is trivial.
Example
- He dismissed the award as just another warm fuzzy from the committee.
Similar
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