felicity

noun

fi-ˈli-sə-tē How to pronounce felicity (audio)
Definition of felicitynext
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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2
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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3
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 What was the secret of American felicity and prosperity? — Literary Hub, 15 June 2026 But what State Bird’s dim sum cart offers me is felicity. — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 July 2025 However, Juneteenth maintains a resolve to protect Black families, freedom, and felicity. — Danielle Broadway, Parents, 18 June 2025 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. — David Benedict, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for felicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felicity
  1. joy
  2. benefit
  3. happiness
  4. bliss
  5. blessing
  6. fitness
  7. boon
  8. relevance
Noun
  • For many, Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is synonymous with summer which makes Son Ermità like the thrill of the first dip in the sea in the morning or the joy of the last swim at dusk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Offer one useful idea, keep the plan simple, and save space for joy too.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • For developers, the benefit is the ability to compare infrastructure tradeoffs before committing to construction.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And besides that, everybody else benefits from being able to enjoy their special gifts.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Gunter, a 14-year client, expresses his happiness at seeing the store reopen after its move from Northlake Mall.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the happiness Derrick Moore brought to others persists inside that home.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Lauren Cohan reacts to the big smooch, and if this means romantic bliss for Maggie moving forward.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026
  • While the bliss of a spa treatment will eventually wear off and shore excursions can be hit-or-miss, paying for a balcony cabin stands out as one of the most reliable cruise upgrades.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • On Tuesday, developers with Boise’s Conger Group secured the Meridian City Council’s blessing to annex roughly 20 acres of land southeast of Lake Hazel and Locust Grove roads and build 167 houses there.
    — Rose Evans August 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The famous Norman invasion of England came with the blessing of Pope Alexander II—but why?
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of blessing
Noun
  • For the most part, though, Evans has focused on fitness, wellness, and beauty.
    — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a rowing machine and stationary bike to go with yoga mats and a fitness ball.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • The president is organizing a Republican midterm convention in Dallas next month that will serve as much a two-day rally for him as a boon to party candidates nationwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The rise of a dirty soda is boon for Coke, because pop is still its number one category.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • His key priorities include making the brand more compelling to consumers through innovation, cultural relevance, and value.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The technology was developed for nuclear plants in the United States and could have relevance for facilities using similar ice condenser systems in countries including Japan and Finland.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of relevance

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“Felicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicity. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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