26984 words

felicity

3 definitions • 3 examples
1

Examples:

the dubious felicity of marriage
2
the fact that words or remarks are suitable and express what was intended:

Examples:

As a songwriter, he combined great linguistic felicity with an ear for a tune.
3
a word or remark that is suitable or right and expresses well the intended thought or feeling:

Examples:

Her article contained one or two verbal felicities that will stay in my mind for years.

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