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Felicity
Pronunciation : Fe*lic"i*ty
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [OE. felicite, F. f?licit?, fr. L. felicitas, fr. felix, -icis, happy, fruitful; akin to fetus.]
Definition : 1. The state of being happy; blessedness; blissfulness; enjoyment of good. Our own felicity we make or find. Johnson. Finally, after this life, to attain everlasting joy and felicity. Book of Common Prayer.
2. That which promotes happiness; a successful or gratifying event; prosperity; blessing. the felicities of her wonderful reign. Atterbury.
3. A pleasing faculty or accomplishment; as, felicity in painting portraits, or in writing or talking. "Felicity of expression." Bp. Warburton.
Syn. -- Happiness; bliss; beatitude; blessedness; blissfulness. See Happiness.
pl. Felicities.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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