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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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   The meaning of FELICITY is the quality or state of being happy; especially : great happiness. How to use felicity in a sentence.

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   FELICITY definition: 1. happiness, luck, or a condition that produces positive results: 2. the fact that words or…. Learn more.

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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."

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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.

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   FELICITY meaning: 1. happiness, luck, or a condition that produces positive results: 2. the fact that words or…. Learn more.

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

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   (fɪˈlɪsɪtɪ ) noun Word forms: plural -ties. 1. happiness; joy. 2. a cause of happiness. 3. an appropriate expression or style. 4. the quality or display of such expressions or style. 5. philosophy. appropriateness (of a speech act).

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   Define felicity. felicity synonyms, felicity pronunciation, felicity translation, English dictionary definition of felicity. great happiness; bliss; a skillful faculty: Her felicity of expression is delightful.

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   FELICITY meaning: 1 : great happiness; 2 : something that is pleasing and well chosen usually plural.

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    felicity. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English fe‧li‧ci‧ty /fɪˈlɪsəti/ noun formal 1 [ uncountable] happiness domestic felicity 2 [ uncountable] the quality of being well-chosen or suitable a felicity of language 3 → felicities Examples from the Corpus felicity • The aim was to surround lithe John with domestic objects ...

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    noun. felicities. Happiness; bliss. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An instance of great happiness. American Heritage. A cause or source of happiness. American Heritage. Similar definitions. A quality or knack of appropriate and pleasing expression in writing, speaking, painting, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.