Felicitous
adjective
Appropriate or well chosen for the situation.
She hoped her felicitous choice of words would comfort him.
Often appears as...
- felicitous choice
- felicitous phrase
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Causing happiness or joy.
Her arrival proved to be a felicitous moment for the party.
Often appears as...
- felicitous moment
- felicitous occasion
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Appropriate or well chosen for the situation.
She hoped her felicitous choice of words would comfort him.
Often appears as...
- felicitous choice
- felicitous phrase
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Causing happiness or joy.
Her arrival proved to be a felicitous moment for the party.
Often appears as...
- felicitous moment
- felicitous occasion
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Sensitivity
Use 'felicitous' when discussing decisions or remarks that are perfectly suited to a given context.
His felicitous remarks during the toast were met with nods of approval.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Felicitous' carries a positive connotation, implying that something is not just suitable, but also pleasing.
The felicitous music selection set the mood for a romantic evening.
Pro Tip 3/3Elegance Implication
Using 'felicitous' can suggest a certain level of elegance or refinement in the choice or situation.
Her felicitous attire made her stand out at the gala.
Compare with
appropriatoraptfitfortunatehappyluckysuccessfulsuitable
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