Definition of felicitous
1
: very well suited or expressed : apt
a felicitous remark handled the delicate matter in a most felicitous manner
2
: pleasant, delightful
felicitous weather The ride through the countryside is a felicitous journey for city people.
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The first known use of felicitous was in 1789
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