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felicitously

/fəˈlɪsɪtəsli/
fe · lic · i · tous · ly
Adjective:felicitous
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is admirably suited to the circumstances; aptly, appropriately, or with pleasing expression.

Example

"The keynote speaker felicitously captured the spirit of the conference in her opening remarks."

2

In a fortunate, auspicious, or pleasingly favorable manner.

Example

"Their long-standing professional collaboration ended felicitously with the publication of a landmark study."

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• Rhymes for felicitously

• Nearby Words

feistiness
feisty
felicia
felicitously
felicity
feline
felix

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'felicitous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin noun 'felicitas' (happiness, good fortune, fertility), from 'felix' (happy, fortunate).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Felicitously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/felicitously
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