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   felicity

   /fɪˈlɪsɪti/

   noun

   • 1. intense happiness: "domestic felicity" Similar happinessjoyjoyfulnessjoyousnessraptureblisseuphoriadelightcheercheerfulnessgaietycontentednesssatisfactionpleasurefulfilmenttransportsOpposite unhappiness
   • 2. the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts: "he exposed the kernel of the matter with his customary elegance and felicity" Similar eloquenceaptnessappropriatenessappropriacysuitabilitysuitablenessapplicabilityfitnessrelevancepertinencecorrectnessrightnessOpposite inappropriateness
   • ▪ a particularly effective feature of a work of literature or art: "a book full of minor felicities"

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

   Scrabble Points: 16

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

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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.

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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.

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   5. (Philosophy) philosophy appropriateness (of a speech act). The performative I appoint you ambassador can only possess felicity if uttered by one in whom the authority for such appointments is vested

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    5 senses: 1. happiness; joy 2. a cause of happiness 3. an appropriate expression or style 4. the quality or display of such.... Click for more definitions.

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