Felicity

/fɪˈlɪsɪti/ · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) The condition of being happy..

Definitions by Sense

1. (uncountable) The condition of being happy.
2. (uncountable) An apt and pleasing style in speech, writing, etc.; (countable) an apt and pleasing choice of words.
3. (uncountable, rare) Good luck; success; (countable) An instance of unexpected good luck; a stroke of luck; also, a lucky characteristic.
4. (uncountable, semiotics) Reproduction of a sign with fidelity.
5. (countable) Something that is either a source of happiness or particularly apt.
6. (uncountable, economics) Period (as opposed to lifetime) utility.

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The quotation was rendered with felicity.

[…] to weare our ſelues & neuer reſt, Untill we reach the ripeſt fruites of all, That perfect bliſſe and ſole felicitie, The ſweet fruition of an earthly crowne.

The season’s main attraction, the felicities of the sun, dimmed in the light of our competition and our growing friendliness.

In equation (19.24) U#95;C(#92;cdot) is the marginal felicity of consumption[.]

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