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Saturday, January 25, 2025

felicity

/fəˈlisədē/noun

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

  1. "The newlyweds radiated felicity during their wedding reception."

  2. "The poet's felicity with words made even simple observations sound profound."

  3. "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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