FELICIFIC Synonyms: 156 Similar and Opposite Words

felicific

adjective

Definition of felicific

as in joyous

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Adjective

For Chicago White Sox rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami, Sunday was a celebration of the most joyous kind.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The joyous event is a tradition spanning over half a century.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of joyous

Adjective

Bayview Beach, north of Washburn, Wisconsin, encompasses four blissful miles of shoreline that, for the most part, remain a local secret.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
After all, a vacation should be anchored in open-minded whimsy and blissful R&R, much like trying out a divisive trend or relishing the effortless elegance of a breezy pair of pants.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of blissful

Adjective

Dorm room bedding essentials Create a comfortable, sleep-friendly space with the bedding essentials every dorm room needs, from Twin XL sheets to cozy mattress upgrades.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
The two had to be separated after their kickoff press conference at Fanatics Fest nearly boiled over, Garcia has predicted a stoppage inside five rounds, and Benn has admitted the cut to 147 won't be comfortable.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of comfortable

Adjective

Terry Yost, a safety coordinator for Western Trailers, told the Statesman that Concentra has been a great partner for years, and the business is happy to have this resource for its Idaho employees now.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Everyone was happy to see Tim Ream excused his yellow card and Miguel Almiron cautioned for diving, including me.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of happy

Adjective

Their cheerful golden blooms attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the summer, and their seed heads become an important food source for goldfinches and other songbirds in the fall and winter.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
On April 24, a 54-year-old male had a cardiac emergency on the attraction, a gentle boat ride that floats by scenes featuring cheerful puppets.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of cheerful

Adjective

And the working artist is glad to discuss their projects with anyone entering their creative space.

— Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 July 2026
In a statement provided to Ars, Anthropic’s deputy general counsel, Aparna Sridhar, said that Anthropic is glad the case’s landmark ruling established that its AI training was fair use and is happy that most rightsholders have already filed claims.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Definition of glad

Adjective

The most stunning exchange of Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing to serve as attorney general came in response to an amiable question.

— Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
The amiable service at the onsite restaurant, The Whistling Grizzly, is just as good as the food—be sure to try the carrot cake or blood orange crème brûlée for dessert.

— Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of amiable

Adjective

From Chef Yuji Tani of HOUSE Brooklyn, Hiro learned how to create a hospitable and welcoming restaurant experience.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Baking soda mildew sprays work by changing the pH on plant leaves, which makes the leaves less hospitable to mildew spores.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

Definition of hospitable

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