01 n. The state of being happy; blessedness; blissfulness; enjoyment of good.
pl.
Felicities ((#))
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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.
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2.
That which promotes happiness; a successful or gratifying event; prosperity; blessing.“the felicities of her wonderful reign.” — Atterbury.
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3.
A pleasing faculty or accomplishment; as, felicity in painting portraits, or in writing or talking.
Syn.
Happiness; bliss; beatitude; blessedness; blissfulness. See Happiness.