- Today's Word
Felicitous
fuh-LISS-ih-tus
Definition
(adjective) Well-suited or appropriate for the occasion; pleasing in manner or style.
Example
Her speech was filled with felicitous phrases that brought laughter and applause.
Fun Fact
“Felicitous” shares a root with “felicity,” meaning happiness or bliss. It’s often used in writing and speeches to praise word choices that are especially fitting or graceful—perfectly timed compliments, witty turns of phrase, or the right joke at the right time.
(noun) A significant period in history or a person’s life; an era marked by notable events or changes.
The invention of the internet ushered in a new epoch in human communication.
From Greek epokhē, meaning “a fixed point in time” or “pause.”