uplifts

Boosts the mood

Uplifts is the third-person singular of uplift, meaning to raise up—physically, emotionally, or spiritually.

Music uplifts the soul.

A bra uplifts the breasts.

As a noun, an uplift is something that elevates: The news gave her an uplift.

In geology, uplift refers to the rising of land masses through tectonic forces.

raises

lifts

Raises or carries upward

raises · upraises · cranes · levitates · boosts · supports · props · bears · shoulders · carries

improves

enhances

Increases quality or appeal

enriches · strengthens · fortifies · advances · refines · upgrades · revitalizes · rejuvenates · renews · augments

inspires

encourages

Promotes confidence in others

emboldens · motivates · energizes · invigorates · spirits · gladdens · comforts · reassures · enlivens · rallies

Categories
Opposites
emotional/spiritual effect

upliftsdepresses

Causes gloom or lowers

disheartens · demoralizes · dispirits · discourages · deflates

physical movement/position

upliftslowers

Decreases or brings down

drops · brings down · lets down · depresses · sinks

moral/social elevation

upliftsdegrades

Diminishes in quality

debases · demeans · lowers · diminishes · humiliates

Phrases
Family

uplift, uplifting, uplifted, uplifter, upliftingly, uplifters

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