Felicity

Quick meaning: Felicity is a noun meaning (uncountable) The condition of being happy.

Meaning

(uncountable) The condition of being happy.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

The quotation was rendered with felicity.

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

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

[…] 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.

Word Forms

• felicities

Synonyms for felicity

Depending on context, synonyms include fortuity, fortune, fortuitousness, happiness, luck, felicitousness.

Antonyms for felicity

Common opposites include infelicity, unhappiness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include felicitousness, happiness, bliss, satisfaction, appreciation, excellency.

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