felicity UK /fɪˈlɪsɪti/US /fəˈlɪsəti/ noun8 •The condition of being happy. •Intense happiness.[T]he wise Man gave his Testimony to this, as the just Standard of true Felicity, when he prayed to have neither Poverty nor Riches. — 1719 •An instance of intense happiness. •An apt and pleasing style in speech, writing, etc.; (countable) an apt and pleasing choice of words. •Something that is either a source of happiness or particularly apt.[…] to weare our selues & neuer rest, Untill we reach the ripest fruites of all, That perfect blisse and sole felicitie, The sweet fruition of an earthly crowne. — 1587 •(rare) Good luck; success; (countable) An instance of unexpected good luck; a stroke of luck; also, a lucky characteristic. •Reproduction of a sign with fidelity.The quotation was rendered with felicity. •Period (as opposed to lifetime) utility. formsfelicities