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felicity
a state of great happiness
Synonyms
- bliss
- joy
- delight
Antonyms
- misery
- sorrow
- anguish
felicity in a sentence
The family found unexpected felicity in their quiet life by the sea.
The victory brought a rare moment of felicity to the war-weary nation.
Where it comes from
From Latin felicitas, meaning 'happiness or good fortune.'
Memory hook
FELICITY sounds like 'feel city': imagine a whole city feeling joyful.
Read it in context
- Against the Metal Arts