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felicitous

Adjective

IPA /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

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Especially well chosen or suited to a particular situation.

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felicitous/fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

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felicitous — Especially well chosen or suited to a particular situation.

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Word origin

Formed from felicity, ultimately from Latin felicitas, meaning happiness.

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