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felicity
Intense happiness; the ability to express oneself in an appropriate and pleasing manner; a particularly effective or pleasing feature or quality.
Etymology
From Latin "felicitas" (happiness, good fortune), from "felix" (happy, fortunate). Related to "felicitous" (well-chosen, apt).
Usage Examples
"The newlyweds radiated felicity during their wedding reception."
"The poet's felicity with words made even simple observations sound profound."
"There was a felicity to her timing - she always knew the perfect moment to speak."
Synonyms
- Happiness
- Bliss
- Joy
- Aptness (when referring to expression)
- Grace
Fun Facts
- "Felicity" is both a state of happiness and a quality of perfect appropriateness.
- The name "Felicity" means "happiness" - a lovely thing to name a child!
- Writers speak of "felicity of expression" when words are perfectly chosen.
Related Terms
- Bliss: Perfect happiness; great joy
- Beatitude: Supreme blessedness or happiness
- Aptness: The quality of being appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
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