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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Noun

Nike has global scale, athlete relationships, product history, distribution reach, and cultural relevance that most companies would love to have.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Chief Deputy Utah County Attorney Chad Grunander questioned the relevance of bringing in Oliver as a witness.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

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
Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.

— Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of appropriateness

Noun

The photo only led to more questions about McConnell’s health as many people doubted the photo’s validity.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 July 2026
Garbrandt didn’t really complain after Dean’s decision, and that’s a major indicator of the validity of the ref’s decision.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Definition of validity

Noun

Their focus is on speed, reusability and homegrown security rather than payload, limiting their usefulness for the military.

— Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026
But even though the company had quickly grown into a market leader, Bensamoun kept hearing customers complain about the device's usefulness.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of usefulness

Noun

However, the logo’s unconventional imagery has divided public opinion, with some questioning its suitability as the symbol of such an iconic institution.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Captain fantastic Brook went into the series with doubts growing over his suitability to succeed Ben Stokes, who retired after defeat by New Zealand and a late-night drinking controversy, as Test captain.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of suitability

Noun

If happiness is the best team, then maybe there are better choices.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
This learned hopefulness is because in romance novels, goals are readily attainable, multiple pathways to happiness can exist and perseverance is worthwhile.

— Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 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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