Felicity
/fəˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/noun
Intense happiness; bliss.
Did you know?The word 'Felicity' comes from a goddess of luck and happiness in ancient Rome, connecting joy with divine favor.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
felicitas
“Fortune, happiness, or luck, often personified as a goddess.”
Old French
Old French
felicite
“A state of happiness or joy, derived from the Latin.”
Middle English
Middle English
felicite
“A state of happiness, especially in a moral or virtuous sense.”
Modern English
English
felicity
“Intense happiness; often used in a more formal or literary context.”
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