Felicitously: meaning, definitions and examples
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felicitously
[ fɪˈlɪsɪtəsli ]
expressing happiness
Felicitously means in a way that is well-suited or appropriate to the circumstances, often leading to happiness or positive outcomes. It can also imply a sense of being fortunate or blessed in a situation.
Synonyms
appropriately, fortuitously, happily.
Examples of usage
- She felicitously chose the perfect gift for his birthday.
- The speaker's felicitous remarks lightened the mood of the gathering.
- His felicitously timed arrival made everything easier.
- The felicitously arranged flowers brightened the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "felicitously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 felizmente
🇮🇳 सुखद रूप से
🇩🇪 glücklich
🇮🇩 dengan bahagia
🇺🇦 щасливо
🇵🇱 szczęśliwie
🇯🇵 幸運にも
🇫🇷 heureusement
🇪🇸 felizmente
🇹🇷 mutlulukla
🇰🇷 행복하게
🇸🇦 بسعادة
🇨🇿 šťastně
🇸🇰 šťastne
🇨🇳 幸福地
🇸🇮 srečno
🇮🇸 happily
🇰🇿 бақытты түрде
🇬🇪 ბედნიერად
🇦🇿 xoşbəxt şəkildə
🇲🇽 felizmente
Etymology
The word 'felicitously' comes from the Latin word 'felicitas', which means 'happiness' or 'good fortune'. The roots of the term 'felix', meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate', were adopted into English through French influence in the Middle Ages. In the 19th century, 'felicitous' was coined to describe something that is particularly well-suited or appropriate, especially in a pleasing way. The adverbial form 'felicitously' emerged to convey the manner of being fortunate or appropriate. Over time, 'felicitously' gained prominence in both literary and everyday usage, emphasizing instances where events occur in a pleasing or favorable manner.