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.

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