felicity
/fəˈlɪsɪti/
Meanings
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Noun
The state or quality of being extremely happy and satisfied.
- "Her felicity knew no bounds when she received the good news."
- "The bride's felicity was palpable as she walked down the aisle."
Pronunciation
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/fəˈlɪsɪti/
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Antonyms
infelicity
Rhymes
Words rhyming with felicitycapability , ad libitum , infinitum , libretto , prosperity
Variants
List of all variants of felicity that leads to same resultfelicities , felicity
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'felicitas' meaning 'happiness, prosperity, good fortune'.
Trivia
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The word 'felicity' has been used in the titles of several works of literature, including 'Felicity: A Tale of Mental Disorder' by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and 'The Felicity of Objects' by Brian Dillon.
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In ancient Rome, the goddess Felicitas was worshipped as the goddess of good fortune and prosperity.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Happiness: A positive emotion characterized by feelings of joy, contentment, or satisfaction.
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Joy: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
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Bliss: A state of extreme happiness and contentment.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Felicity is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often symbolizing happiness, joy, and contentment. In literature, it is often used to describe the emotional state of characters. In art, it is depicted as a figure personifying happiness or as a scene of great joy and satisfaction.
How to Memorize "felicity"
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visualize
- Close your eyes and imagine a scene of great joy and satisfaction. Picture yourself surrounded by loved ones, laughing and enjoying yourself.
- Visualize a smiling face, radiant with happiness and contentment. -
associate
- Associate the word 'felicity' with the feeling of happiness and satisfaction.
- Think of the word 'bliss' when you see or hear the word 'felicity'. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'F-E-L-I-C-I-T-Y' to remember the meaning: 'Feeling Extremely Loved, Intense Contentment, Total Yield'.
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