felicity Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
    felicitousness.
  2. noun state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
    happiness.

WordNet

Fe*lic"i*ty noun
Etymology
OE. felicite, F. félicité, fr. L. felicitas, fr. felix, -icis, happy, fruitful; akin to fetus.
Wordforms
plural Felicities
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913