noun
Uncommon
felicity
fih-LIH-sih-tee
Felicity (noun) means a state of great happiness or contentment. Example: “They lived in quiet felicity on their small farm.”
noun
1
A state of great happiness or contentment.
"They lived in quiet felicity on their small farm."
2
A particularly apt or well-chosen expression in speech or writing.
"The poem is full of small felicities of phrasing."
How to use felicity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal word for deep happiness, or for a particularly well-chosen turn of phrase.
When to use it
A literary or formal word — "happiness" is the everyday equivalent.
Common pairings
domestic felicity
felicity of expression
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Etymology
From Old French felicité, from Latin fēlīcitās, "happiness, good fortune," from fēlīx, "fortunate, fruitful."
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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.
