Glossary: Emotion Science and Positive Psychology Terms

Our collection of words from the science of emotions and positive psychology.

Welcome to the Emotivity Glossary

A compilation of concepts, constructs, and other curiosities.

A curated collection of words related to feelings and flourishing.

A cornucopia of scientific terms presented as a museum of human experiences.

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Emotivity's glossary is categorized alphabetically. Click any alphabet to access the glossary terms under that letter.

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Dolce far niente

Ennui

Mono no aware

Hygge

Schadenfreude

Emotions Felt, but Left Unspoken

Terms for Describing the Best of Life

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Bromance

Flourishing

Helper's High

Meaning in Life

Prosperity

Verbs to Enrich Your Relationships

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An illustration of hands giving and receiving a red heart, symbolizing charity, love, and donation.An illustration of hands giving and receiving a red heart, symbolizing charity, love, and donation.
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Active-Constructive Responding

Capitalization

Coaching with Compassion

Respectful Engagement

Self-Forgiveness

Ways to Describe Beauty in the World

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Blue Zones

Biophilia Hypothesis

Floriography

Museum Effect

Soft Fascination