felicity

Noun
Synonyms: felicitousnesshappiness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)Synonyms: felicitousness
  2. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joySynonyms: happiness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Felicity \Fe*lic"i*ty\, n.; pl. Felicities. [OE. felicite, F. f['e]licit['e], fr. L. felicitas, fr. felix, -icis, happy, fruitful; akin to fetus.]

1.The state of being happy; blessedness; blissfulness; enjoyment of good. [1913 Webster]

Our own felicity we make or find.— Johnson.[1913 Webster]
Finally, after this life, to attain everlasting joy and felicity.— Book of Common Prayer.[1913 Webster]

2.That which promotes happiness; a successful or gratifying event; prosperity; blessing. [1913 Webster]

the felicities of her wonderful reign.— Atterbury.[1913 Webster]

3.A pleasing faculty or accomplishment; as, felicity in painting portraits, or in writing or talking. "Felicity of expression." --Bp. Warburton.

Syn: Happiness; bliss; beatitude; blessedness; blissfulness. See Happiness. [1913 Webster]

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