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   Fe·lic·i·tous

   /fəˈlisədəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. well chosen or suited to the circumstances: "a felicitous phrase" Similar aptwell chosenwell expressedwell putchoicefittingsuitableappropriateappositepertinentgermaneto the pointrelevantcongruousaproposinformal:spot onOpposite inappropriate
   • ▪ pleasing and fortunate: "the view was the room's only felicitous feature" Similar fortunateadvantageousgoodfavorableluckyhappypleasingencouragingOpposite unfortunate

   Derivatives

   • 1. felicitously adverb
   • 2. felicitousness noun

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   The meaning of FELICITOUS is very well suited or expressed : apt. How to use felicitous in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Felicitous.

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   FELICITOUS meaning: 1. suitable or right and expressing well the intended thought or feeling: 2. suitable or right and…. Learn more.

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   Felicitous definition: well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate. See examples of FELICITOUS used in a sentence.

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   FELICITOUS definition: 1. suitable or right and expressing well the intended thought or feeling: 2. suitable or right and…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of felicitous. adjective. exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style. “a felicitous speaker”. synonyms: congratulatory, gratulatory. expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune. happy, well-chosen. well expressed and to the point.

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   A complete guide to the word "FELICITOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFELICITOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate. The chairman's felicitous anecdote set everyone at ease. 2. having a special ability for suitable manner or expression, as a person.

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   1. Admirably suited; apt: a felicitous comparison. 2. Exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style: a felicitous writer. 3. Marked by happiness or good fortune: a felicitous life. fe·lic′i·tous·ly adv. fe·lic′i·tous·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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

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    6 days ago · Causing happiness or pleasure . ( linguistics) Of a sentence or utterance: semantically and pragmatically coherent; fitting in the context . Antonym: infelicitous. This sentence is grammatical; it is just not felicitous.