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   Fe·lic·i·ty

   /fəˈlisədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. intense happiness: "domestic felicity" Similar happinessjoyjoyfulnessjoyousnessraptureblisseuphoriadelightcheercheerfulnessgaietycontentednesssatisfactionpleasurefulfillmenttransportsOpposite unhappiness
   • 2. the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts: "speech that pleased by its accuracy, felicity, and fluency" Similar eloquenceaptnessappropriatenessappropriacysuitabilitysuitablenessapplicabilityfitnessrelevancepertinencecorrectnessrightnessOpposite inappropriateness
   • ▪ a particularly effective feature of a work of literature or art: "the King James version, thanks to its felicities of language, ruled supreme"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French felicite, from Latin felicitas, from felix, felic- ‘happy’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFELICITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a word or remark that is suitable or right and expresses well the intended thought or feeling: Her article contained one or two verbal felicities that will stay in my mind for years. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of felicity from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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   Felicity is a state of happiness or the quality of joy. Sitting on the roof with a telescope and iced tea on a clear, starry night is one way to find perfect felicity — a happy place. Felicity comes from the Latin fēlīcitās, meaning "happiness." A synonym for felicity is "blissfulness."

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFELICITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 13, 2024 · felicity in American English. (fəˈlɪsɪti ) noun Word forms: plural feˈlicities. 1. happiness; bliss. 2. anything producing happiness; good fortune. 3. a quality or knack of appropriate and pleasing expression in writing, speaking, painting, etc.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFELICITY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   May 5, 2024 · 1. happiness; bliss. 2. anything producing happiness; good fortune. 3. a quality or knack of appropriate and pleasing expression in writing, speaking, painting, etc. 4. an apt expression or thought. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › felicityFelicity - definition of felicity by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Great happiness; bliss. b. An instance of great happiness. 2. A cause or source of happiness. 3. a. An appropriate and pleasing manner or style: felicity of expression. b. An instance of appropriate and pleasing manner or style. 4. Archaic Good fortune.

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   Felicity definition: the state of being happy, especially in a high degree; bliss. See examples of FELICITY used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfelicity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of felicity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.