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Felicity: meaning, definitions and examples

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felicity

 

[ fษ™หˆlษชsษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of happiness

Felicity refers to a state of intense happiness or joy. It can encompass feelings of satisfaction and contentment, often arising from fulfilling life experiences. The term is sometimes used to describe blissful states in oneโ€™s personal or social life. Felicity suggests not just transient moments of happiness, but a deeper, more lasting state of well-being.

Synonyms

bliss, contentment, delight, happiness, joy.

Examples of usage

  • The children played in a state of sheer felicity.
  • Her eyes sparkled with felicity as she accepted the award.
  • Finding true love brought him unparalleled felicity.
  • The tranquil garden filled her heart with felicity.

Translations

Translations of the word "felicity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น felicidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคถเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glรผck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebahagiaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะฐัั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczฤ™ล›cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนธใ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรฉlicitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ felicidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mutluluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰๋ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุนุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtฤ›stรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกลฅastie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนธ็ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sreฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ happiness

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา›ั‹ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ“แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™xt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ felicidad

Etymology

The word 'felicity' originates from the late Middle English term 'felicite', which came from the Old French 'fรฉlicitรฉ', meaning happiness or bliss. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin 'felicitas', which means happiness or good fortune. The Latin root 'felix' translates to 'happy' or 'fortunate', highlighting the positive connotations associated with the term. Historically, 'felicity' has been used in various literary and philosophical contexts to express an ideal state of human experience. In literature, it often symbolizes the ultimate goal of human existence, a concept cherished by many thinkers throughout history. As the usage of the term evolved, it became a more formal way to express a profound sense of joy and well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,491, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.