FELICITOUSNESS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

felicitousness

noun

Definition of felicitousness

as in relevance

the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting guests remarked on the perfect felicitousness of the rose garden as a site for a June wedding

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Relevance

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Noun

The March draw, however, carries more relevance than San Diego’s historical advantage.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026
Kucukbas says that at the heart of Ireland’s quantum strategy is future relevance and economic success.

— Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

The natural resistance of water helps build strength while improving cardiovascular fitness.

— Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
The circular open-air gym perfectly frames the ocean from its second-story perch and is outfitted with sleek wood and stainless steel free weights from luxury fitness equipment brand Pent.

— Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

And yet, the shows are also wildly different, not just in terms of the age appropriateness of their content.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
After a presentation and discussion on April 14, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of appropriateness

Noun

In addition to defending the validity of the Sweet Home decision as the best reading of the law, the cases allege a number of procedural flaws in how the Department of Interior changed the rule.

— Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
The city's Board of Canvassers voted 2-to-1 on Wednesday, July 15, to dismiss a challenge to the validity of her signatures after Beauchaine took the 5th Amendment against self-incrimination rather than answering any questions.

— Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026

Definition of validity

Noun

But as the risks posed by climate change have become more acute, this omission has limited the National Climate Assessment’s usefulness for leaders in business and government who might want – or need – to use it.

— Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
The power station can support phones, cameras, lights, laptops, and other equipment around the campsite, extending the usefulness of the setup after the ride ends.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026

Definition of usefulness

Noun

State law requires housing providers to justify such denials by identifying a connection between the crime and the applicant’s suitability as a tenant.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Along this line of regulatory oversight and licensing comes consumer protection and suitability.

— Barry Bernstein, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of suitability

Noun

This accessible, free resource offers a tangible happiness boost, requiring minimal effort and providing an important emotional lift precisely when it's most needed.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Women are selfish, pundits argue, prioritizing their careers and personal happiness over having families.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of happiness

Noun

Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability.

— Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026
Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of applicability

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