1
as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
told his friends that marriage had brought him a felicity that he had never known before
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the elderly couple counted their grandchildren as their most cherished felicities
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as in happiness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the telling felicity of the epigraphs that precede each chapter of the novel
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Recent Examples of felicity
With a band of this size there are felicities in the orchestration, not least in the elegant writing for woodwinds, but even those are smudged by a poor sound design that runs the gamut from loud to much louder.
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David Benedict, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023
When such utterances are spoken in jest or in pretense, not all the felicity conditions are satisfied and the magic doesn’t happen.
—Kai Von Fintel, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2023
The golden message responsible for all this health and felicity?
—Gillian Silverman, The New Yorker, 15 July 2023
His grandfather, the late scriptwriter Inder Raj Anand wrote both social dramas and mainstream Bollywood films with equal felicity, and uncle Tinnu Anand was a noted director and actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Jan. 2023
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David Benedict, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023
When such utterances are spoken in jest or in pretense, not all the felicity conditions are satisfied and the magic doesn’t happen.
—Kai Von Fintel, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2023
The golden message responsible for all this health and felicity?
—Gillian Silverman, The New Yorker, 15 July 2023
His grandfather, the late scriptwriter Inder Raj Anand wrote both social dramas and mainstream Bollywood films with equal felicity, and uncle Tinnu Anand was a noted director and actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felicity
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Regardless, drivers have been honking their vehicles’ horns with joy now that Gurnee is the first in the county to end its photo-enforcement program.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The joy emanating from the largely millennial devotees was palpable, from the white clothing blanketing the stands to the breathless commentary throughout the concert.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Best practices include using a third-party, HIPAA-compliant benefits provider.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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And then there are the benefits of the sea specifically.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Some of the most popular personal definitions of wealth include happiness, physical health, mental health, quality of relationships, accomplishments, amount of free time, and material possessions.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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The Russian word for happiness—schastye—is etymologically different from the Western notion.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Such is the bliss of a new coach’s first few months that there’s nothing to suggest time and experience won’t correct everything.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Mouse Deals The Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse is a blessing for serious esports players.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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As if that wasn’t romantic enough, Rothschild flew to the United States beforehand to get Hilton's parents, Kathy and Rick Hilton's, blessing.—
Sarah Title,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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In addition to her fitness pursuits, Bitner flaunted her pastry-making skills and regularly shared photos of her decorative cakes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The best rebounder trampolines have become a favorite among fitness pros and physical therapists for low-impact cardio that’s surprisingly effective.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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In recent years, K-beauty has experienced a boon all over again in the U.S. Brands like Beauty of Joseon, TirTir, Medicube, Anua and Mixsoon have risen to virality on TikTok as a new generation of consumers discover the allure of Korean skin care and makeup.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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This kind of growth may seem like a fiscal boon to a town with a modest budget.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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An examiner's case theory or personal assumptions about relevance can influence which data makes it into the final report.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Were overzealous Christians seeking social relevance by forcing a connection?—
Rusty Wright,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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“Felicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicity. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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