n.; pl. Felicities [ OE. felicite, F. félicité, fr. L. felicitas, fr. felix, -icis, happy, fruitful; akin to fetus. ] 1. The state of being happy; blessedness; blissfulness; enjoyment of good. [ 1913 Webster ] Our own felicity we make or find. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ] Finally, after this life, to attain everlasting joy and felicity. Book of Common Prayer. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. That which promotes happiness; a successful or gratifying event; prosperity; blessing. [ 1913 Webster ] the felicities of her wonderful reign. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A pleasing faculty or accomplishment; as, felicity in painting portraits, or in writing or talking. “Felicity of expression.” Bp. Warburton. Syn. -- Happiness; bliss; beatitude; blessedness; blissfulness. See Happiness. [ 1913 Webster ] |