HyperDic: felicitous

English > 2 senses of the word felicitous:
ADJECTIVEallfelicitousexhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
allfelicitous, happymarked by good fortune
felicitous > pronunciation
Soundsfihlih'sahtahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > felicitous: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningExhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style.
Example"a felicitous speaker"
Attribute offelicity, felicitousnesspleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
Narrowercongratulatory, gratulatoryexpressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
happy, well-chosenWell expressed and to the point
well-turned(of language) aptly and pleasingly expressed
well-wishingExtending good wishes for success
See alsohappyenjoying / enjoying / enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
Oppositeinfelicitousnot appropriate in application
Spanishoportuno
Nounsfelicity, felicitousnesspleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
Adverbsfelicitouslyin a felicitous manner
English > felicitous: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmarked by good fortune.
Example"a felicitous life"
Synonymhappy
BroaderfortunateHaving unexpected good fortune
Spanishcontento, feliz
Catalancontent, feliç
Nounsfelicitousnesspleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
felicitystate of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

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