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uplifter

uplifter

1 5.1
Something that makes you feel happier
  • noun
  • /ˈʌpˌlɪftər/
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  • As a motivational speaker, she aims to be an uplifter for those facing challenges in their lives.

Examples

  • The community center organizes events where local uplifters share inspiring stories to boost everyone's spirits.

  • Her kind words and positive attitude made her an invaluable uplifter among her friends.

  • I love the simple distinction: uplifter or loser.

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  • Once I realized this, I took charge of my life and started focusing on surrounding myself with uplifters, and things have seemed to get better and better ever since!

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  • There are numerous examples of people who excelled much beyond their perceived abilities just because they had some great cheerleaders and uplifters in their lives.

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Synonyms

ray of sunshine
vsuplifter
  • Informal
7 3.2

A person who makes others feel happy

lifts general mood rather than only creating momentary cheerfulness
energizer
vsuplifter
  • US
3 4.6

A person who makes other people feel more energetic and motivated

raises mood but does not necessarily add physical energy or vitality
morale booster
vsuplifter
2 3.6

Something that makes people feel more confident and positive

improves mood for anyone rather than focusing on group confidence
encourager
vsuplifter
1 2.7

A person who supports others and makes them feel confident

raises spirits mainly by changing feelings rather than offering support
picker-upper
vsuplifter
  • Informal
1 6.6

Something that makes you feel happier and more energetic

raises mood without necessarily increasing physical energy or activity
brightener
vsuplifter
  • Informal
1 3.5

A person or thing that makes people feel happier

raises mood generally rather than only improving surroundings
morale builder
vsuplifter
1 3.9

Something that makes a group feel more confident and happy

improves mood generally rather than actively creating group attitude

Antonyms

Something that makes a person lose confidence and not want to try

How Uplifting

hero
1.1
uplifter
1 5.1
inspirer
1 5.8
comforter
5 3.4
friend
1.0

Surface Forms

uplifter singular
uplifters plural

Morphology

uplifter = uplift (transparent) = up + lift + er

Agentive formation from the verb 'uplift' to denote someone or something that raises spirits; the relation is semantically regular.

Etymology

The word uplifter comes from uplift, made of up ('higher') and lift ('to raise'). A helpful way to remember it is to think of someone or something that 'lifts' your mood, so an uplifter is a person or thing that raises your spirits.