Basic Details
Word: Felicity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Great happiness or joy.
Synonyms: Happiness, bliss, joy
Antonyms: Misery, sadness, unhappiness
Idioms and Phrases
- Felicity of expression: The ability to express oneself clearly and effectively. Example: "Her felicity of expression made her speech very captivating."
- To bask in felicity: To fully enjoy a state of happiness. Example: "After winning the competition, he basked in felicity with his friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The childrens laughter filled the air with felicity during the fun fair.
Example 2: Her face radiated felicity when she saw the surprise party that her friends had planned.
Example 3: Finding a long-lost friend brought him great felicity he hadnt felt in years.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "felicity" comes from the Latin word "felicitas," which means happiness or good fortune? It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a state of joy.
Famous Quote
"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." Victor Hugo
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "felicity" mean?
a) Sadness
b) Great happiness
c) Anger
d) Fear
Answer: b) Great happiness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "felicity"?
a) Anguish
b) Bliss
c) Sorrow
d) Gloom
Answer: b) Bliss
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "felicity"?
a) Happiness
b) Joy
c) Misery
d) Cheer
Answer: c) Misery
4. Which sentence correctly uses the word "felicity"?
a) She showed great felicity at the dark movie.
b) The puppy brought her so much felicity.
c) The rain caused her felicity.
d) He looked for felicity under the bed.
Answer: b) The puppy brought her so much felicity.
5. Which idiom relates to "felicity"?
a) A thorn in the side
b) Basking in felicity
c) Down in the dumps
d) Between a rock and a hard place
Answer: b) Basking in felicity
