felicity

noun
UK: /fɪˈlɪs.ə.ti/
US: /fəˈlɪs.ə.ti/

  1. Great happiness or joy; a feeling of intense well-being.

    1. She felt felicity after receiving the good news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The couple experienced a profound sense of felicity on their wedding day filled with joy. [ ] [ ]

  2. The ability to express oneself in an appropriate and pleasant manner.

    1. His speech showed felicity of expression. [ ] [ ]
    2. The diplomat's felicity in handling the sensitive situation was commendable, showcasing skill. [ ] [ ]

  3. An instance of happiness; a cause of joy.

    1. Marriage is a state of felicity. [ ] [ ]
    2. Graduation from college was a significant felicity in her life, leading to new opportunities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

skill happiness joy bliss delight euphoria grace

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "felicity" in English means: Great happiness or joy; a feeling of intense well-being., The ability to express oneself in an appropriate and pleasant manner., An instance of happiness; a cause of joy..

The phonetic transcription of "felicity" is /fɪˈlɪs.ə.ti/ in British English and /fəˈlɪs.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "felicity": skill, happiness, joy, bliss, delight, euphoria, grace.

Example usage of "felicity": "She felt felicity after receiving the good news.". More examples on the page.