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felicitous adjective The adjective "felicitous" has been a part of our language since the late 18th century, but "felicity," the noun meaning "great happiness," and later, "aptness," was around even in Middle English (as "felicite," a borrowing from Anglo-French). Both words ultimately derive from the Latin adjective "felix," meaning "fruitful" or "happy." The connection between "happy" and "felicitous" continues today in that both words can mean "notably fitting, effective, or well adapted." "Happy" typically suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate (as in "a happy choice of words"), and "felicitous" often implies an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful (as in "a felicitous phrase"). 1 : very well suited or expressed : apt2 : pleasant, delightful

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January 4, 2010 fih-LISS-uh-tus The film’s score, at least, is felicitous, as it lends emotional intensity to the otherwise wooden acting.

Word	felicitous
Date	January 4, 2010
Type	adjective
Syllables	fih-LISS-uh-tus
Etymology	The adjective "felicitous" has been a part of our language since the late 18th century, but "felicity," the noun meaning "great happiness," and later, "aptness," was around even in Middle English (as "felicite," a borrowing from Anglo-French). Both words ultimately derive from the Latin adjective "felix," meaning "fruitful" or "happy." The connection between "happy" and "felicitous" continues today in that both words can mean "notably fitting, effective, or well adapted." "Happy" typically suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate (as in "a happy choice of words"), and "felicitous" often implies an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful (as in "a felicitous phrase").
Examples	The film’s score, at least, is felicitous, as it lends emotional intensity to the otherwise wooden acting.
Definition	1 : very well suited or expressed : apt 2 : pleasant, delightful

Adjective Felicitous Meaning Words Happy January Fih Liss Uh Tus Part