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felicity

/fəˈlɪsəti/

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What does felicity mean?

noun

  1. The condition of being happy.
  2. Intense happiness.
  3. An instance of intense happiness.
More meanings (6)

noun

  1. An apt and pleasing style in speech, writing, etc.; (countable) an apt and pleasing choice of words.
  2. Reproduction of a sign with fidelity.
  3. Something that is either a source of happiness or particularly apt.
  4. Period (as opposed to lifetime) utility.
  5. (rare) Good luck; success; (countable) An instance of unexpected good luck; a stroke of luck; also, a lucky characteristic.

proper noun

  1. A female given name from English.

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IPA pronunciation

/fəˈlɪsəti/

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Let us at last break the fatal charm which has too long seduced us from the paths of felicity and prosperity.
Alexander Hamilton; John Jay; James MadisonThe Federalist PapersProject Gutenberg ebook #18
Her spring of felicity was in the glow of her spirits, as her friend Anne’s was in the warmth of her heart.
Jane AustenPersuasionProject Gutenberg ebook #105
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Such is our peculiar felicity that there is not a part of our Union that is not particularly interested in preserving it.
United States. PresidentsUnited States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to George W. BushProject Gutenberg ebook #925
To which end we are to consider, that the Felicity of this life, consisteth not in the repose of a mind satisfied.
Thomas HobbesLeviathanProject Gutenberg ebook #3207
“You must at least do justice,” she said, “to the felicity with which Mr. Tristram repairs the indiscretions of a too zealous wife.”
Henry JamesThe AmericanProject Gutenberg ebook #177