Main Entry: fe·lic·i·ty

Pronunciation: \fi-ˈli-sə-tē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural fe·lic·i·ties

Etymology: Middle English felicite, from Anglo-French felicité, from Latin felicitat-, felicitas, from felic-, felix fruitful, happy — more at feminine

Date: 14th century

1 a : the quality or state of being happy; especially : great happiness <marital felicity> b : an instance of happiness
2 : something that causes happiness
3 : a pleasing manner or quality especially in art or language <a felicity with words>
4 : an apt expression