1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a felicitous accompaniment to dinner is provided by a pianist on weekends at the restaurant
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2
as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the museum's restaurant is featuring a French menu as a felicitous complement to the current show on French Impressionism
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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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Recent Examples of felicitous
Doug Ferguson, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
That breadth is a felicitous analog to the roaming comedy of the script.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 5 Jan. 2024
Ellis-Bextor now joins Kate Bush in the league of criminally underrated British singers who have received a late-career reappraisal thanks to a felicitous TV or film sync.
—Vulture, 11 Jan. 2024
A couple of bright, shining hours can endow a day with a felicitous look and feel.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
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Adjective
Pebble Beach was not a felicitous meeting of land and sea.
—Doug Ferguson, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
That breadth is a felicitous analog to the roaming comedy of the script.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 5 Jan. 2024
Ellis-Bextor now joins Kate Bush in the league of criminally underrated British singers who have received a late-career reappraisal thanks to a felicitous TV or film sync.
—Vulture, 11 Jan. 2024
A couple of bright, shining hours can endow a day with a felicitous look and feel.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felicitous
Adjective
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Make sure to learn about Filipino values, avoid superiority, and be a pleasant neighbor in this country that is welcoming you.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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View 7 Images The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Time for Thorough Searches: Interim appointments allow boards the necessary time to conduct comprehensive searches for suitable permanent leaders.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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This work will reveal insights about the quasi-moon and help the team select a suitable sampling site.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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That guidance similarly discourages blanket exclusions and encourages individualized assessments that consider the nature of the offense, its recency, and its relevance to the job.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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These ads — presented as teasers, TV spots, and a theatrical trailer that seemed to begin as a very serious-minded tribute to Disney’s great history — served as a delightful introduction to a character that would grow to become one of the studio’s most popular.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The suit seeks compensatory and general damages and special and/or punitive damages, costs associated with filing the lawsuit and other damages deemed appropriate by the court.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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If your submission is selected for inclusion in the NPR News Quiz, you will be acknowledged in a list of contributors on NPR's website or otherwise receive appropriate credit, but failure to do so shall not be deemed a breach of your rights.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
30 May 2025
Noun
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This trending workout burns fat without intense exercise, according to fitness experts.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Korean defender Kim, in particular, struggled with fitness issues that directly impacted his form.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
30 May 2025
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My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Using the tee fitting wasn’t his most grievous error.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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That all changed at Allianz Arena, the home of Bayern Munich, one of the titans of Europe, and a fitting stage for PSG’s crowning moment.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Felicitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicitous. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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