A state of happiness and contentment; also refers to the quality of being well-chosen or apt, especially in expression or style.
From Old French 'felicité', from Latin 'felicitas' meaning happiness or good fortune, derived from 'felix' (happy, lucky). Entered English in the 14th century with both emotional and stylistic meanings.
Felicity captures a more refined, almost literary quality of happiness - it's not just joy, but joy with elegance. Writers prize 'felicitous expression' because it describes that perfect marriage of meaning and style where words seem destined for each other.
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