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View usage for: (fɪlɪsɪtəs) adjectiveIf you describe a remark or idea as felicitous, you approve of it because it seems particularly suitable in the circumstances. [formal, approval] Her prose style is not always felicitous; she tends to repetition. Synonyms: fitting, timely, appropriate, inspired More Synonyms of felicitous felicitous in British English (fɪˈlɪsɪtəs) adjective2. possessing an agreeable style 3. producing or marked by happiness Derived forms felicitously (feˈlicitously) adverb felicitousness (feˈlicitousness) noun felicitous in American English (fəˈlɪsɪtəs) adjective1. used or expressed in a way suitable to the occasion; aptly chosen; appropriate; apt 2. having the knack of appropriate and pleasing expression Derived forms felicitously (feˈlicitously) adverb felicitousness (feˈlicitousness) noun Word origin < felicity + -ous Examples of 'felicitous' in a sentencefelicitous Definition appropriate and well-chosen Her speech was not at all felicitous. Additional synonymsDefinition suitable or appropriate Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite. Synonyms appropriate, fitting, suited, suitable, relevant, proper, to the point, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, apropos, germane, to the purpose, appertaining Definition right or suitable It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Synonyms suitable, right, fitting, fit, suited, correct, belonging, relevant, proper, to the point, in keeping, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, well-suited, well-timed, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), becoming, seemly, felicitous, germane, to the purpose, appurtenant, congruous, meet (archaic) Definition appropriate Having scarcely joined in the conversation before, it was not apropos to do it now. Synonyms appropriate, right, seemly, fitting, fit, related, correct, belonging, suitable, relevant, proper, to the point, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, apposite, opportune (formal), germane, to the purpose, meet (archaic) Nearby words offelicitous - feint
- feisty
- felicitate
- felicitous
- felicity
- feline
- fell
Additional synonymsDefinition suitable or appropriate The words of this report are as apt today as they were in 1929. Synonyms appropriate, timely, right, seemly, fitting, fit, related, correct, belonging, suitable, relevant, proper, to the point, applicable, pertinent, befitting, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), germane, to the purpose, meet (archaic) Definition fortunate or lucky a happy coincidence Synonyms fortunate, lucky, timely, appropriate, convenient, favourable, auspicious, propitious, apt, befitting, advantageous, well-timed, opportune (formal), felicitous, seasonableDefinition (of time) suitable for a particular purpose I have arrived at a very opportune moment. Synonyms timely, fitting, fit, welcome, lucky, appropriate, suitable, happy, proper, convenient, fortunate, favourable, apt, advantageous, auspicious, fortuitous, well-timed, propitious, heaven-sent, felicitous, providential, seasonable, falling into your lap Definition likely to prove favourable the most propitious moment to launch the campaign Synonyms favourable, timely, promising, encouraging, bright, lucky, fortunate, prosperous, rosy, advantageous, auspicious, opportune (formal), full of promise Give a few people an idea of suitable questions to ask. Synonyms pertinent, relevant, applicable, fitting, appropriate, to the point, apt, apposite, germaneDefinition at the right or an appropriate time These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists. Synonyms opportune (formal), appropriate, well-timed, prompt, suitable, convenient, at the right time, judicious, punctual, propitious, seasonableOne well-timed word from you may be all it takes to change his mind. Synonyms timely, appropriate, suitable, judicious, opportune (formal), propitious, seasonable |