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 ]