Felicitous
Adjective
Definition: Suitably expressed; well chosen; apropos.
Synonyms: Appropriate, Fitting, Apt, Opportune
Antonyms: Inappropriate, Unsuitable, Unfitting
Examples:
- She made a felicitous remark at the party.
- The felicitous choice of music enhanced the mood of the film.
Mnemonics:
- "Felicitous" sounds like "felicity," which means happiness or suitability. So "felicitous" can be remembered as something that brings happiness or suits the situation well.
Etymology:
Origin:
Late Middle English from Latin 'felicitas', from 'felix', meaning 'happy'.
Historical Usage:"Felicitous" originated from the Latin root meaning 'happy', and developed into its current usage in the English language.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Felicitous choice of words"
Explanation:Referring to using words that are perfectly suited to convey a particular meaning or intended effect.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "felicitous" with "facetious".
Explanation:Although they sound similar, "felicitous" means well chosen or suitable, while "facetious" means joking or humorous inappropriately.