felicity

fe-lic-i-ty · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (formal) Intense happiness; great joy or bliss.

  2. 2.

    The quality of being well chosen or appropriate; aptness.

  3. 3.

    A particularly pleasing feature or talent.

Forms

plural: felicities

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    felicity of expression — The ability to express ideas well
  • •
    domestic felicity — Happiness in home and family life

Related words

Antonyms: infelicity, misery, unhappiness
See also: bliss, happiness, joy
Synonyms: aptness, bliss, happiness, joy

Etymology

From Latin felicitas ("happiness, fertility, good fortune"), from felix ("happy, fortunate, fruitful"). Entered English in the 14th century via Old French.