felicity
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for felicity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A state of great happiness or contentment.
Synonyms
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Rare, literary or technical
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Antonyms
How to use felicity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
domestic felicity
felicity of expression
A literary or formal word — "happiness" is the everyday equivalent.
Etymology
From Old French felicité, from Latin fēlīcitās, "happiness, good fortune," from fēlīx, "fortunate, fruitful."
Full origin of felicity →Frequently asked questions
What does “felicity” mean?
The word “felicity” means a state of great happiness or contentment. In plain terms, a formal word for deep happiness, or for a particularly well-chosen turn of phrase.
How do you pronounce “felicity”?
“Felicity” is pronounced fih-LIH-sih-tee (/fəˈlɪsəti/ in IPA).
How do you use “felicity” in a sentence?
Here is “felicity” used in a sentence: “They lived in quiet felicity on their small farm.”
What part of speech is “felicity”?
“Felicity” is a noun.
Where does the word “felicity” come from?
The word “felicity” comes from Latin. From Old French felicité, from Latin fēlīcitās, "happiness, good fortune," from fēlīx, "fortunate, fruitful.".
Is “felicity” a common word?
“Felicity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “felicity” have?
“Felicity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a state of great happiness or contentment.
