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  1. 1. n. The state of being happy; blessedness; blissfulness; enjoyment of good. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. That which promotes happiness; a successful or gratifying event; prosperity; blessing. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A pleasing faculty or accomplishment; as, felicity in painting portraits, or in writing or talking. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 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. 2. That which promotes happiness; a successful or gratifying event; prosperity; blessing. the felicities of her wonderful reign. Atterbury. 3. A pleasing faculty or accomplishment; as, felicity in painting portraits, or in writing or talking. "Felicity of expression." Bp. Warburton. Syn. -- Happiness; bliss; beatitude; blessedness; blissfulness. See Happiness. Source: webster
  7. 7. n. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) Source: ecdict

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