1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a felicitous accompaniment to dinner is provided by a pianist on weekends at the restaurant
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the museum's restaurant is featuring a French menu as a felicitous complement to the current show on French Impressionism
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Recent Examples of felicitous
That breadth is a felicitous analog to the roaming comedy of the script.
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Scott Hocker, theweek, 5 Jan. 2024
Ellis-Bextor now joins Kate Bush in the league of criminally underrated British singers who have received a late-career reappraisal thanks to a felicitous TV or film sync.
—Vulture, 11 Jan. 2024
A couple of bright, shining hours can endow a day with a felicitous look and feel.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
The sporty coupe burbles, crackles and pops with each downshift, a felicitous experience for driver and passenger alike.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2023
See All Example Sentences for felicitous
Scott Hocker, theweek, 5 Jan. 2024
Ellis-Bextor now joins Kate Bush in the league of criminally underrated British singers who have received a late-career reappraisal thanks to a felicitous TV or film sync.
—Vulture, 11 Jan. 2024
A couple of bright, shining hours can endow a day with a felicitous look and feel.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
The sporty coupe burbles, crackles and pops with each downshift, a felicitous experience for driver and passenger alike.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2023
See All Example Sentences for felicitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felicitous
Adjective
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What might have been a pleasant interlude turned into an unhappy five-year-old and another frustrating exercise requiring far more customer effort than necessary.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The series expands the universe in a pleasant, mostly unobtrusive fashion, with one-off episodes and fun guest stars like Terry Crews, Embeth Davidtz, Anthony Edwards, and, in its best episode, Parker Posey and Jillian Bell.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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That’s because the duo has found much more suitable habitat for the animals than had been previously documented.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, his TikTok video was a delightful reminder of the past.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Conclusion National Sloppy Joe Day on March 18 offers a delightful opportunity to indulge in this classic sandwich, whether in its traditional form or with a modern twist like cannabis infusion.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For example, Facebook could allow for appropriate levels of parental oversight of teen accounts while preserving privacy.—
Abdulmalik Alluhidan,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Routine blood work minimizes the chance of nutrient deficiencies and allows for appropriate adjustments to your supplement routine.4 Limit Alcohol The body absorbs alcohol more quickly after bariatric surgery.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to its unique design, the Dutch oven’s lid doubles as a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet that can easily be used to make your favorite cornbread, delicious cobblers, hot dips for parties, and much more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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Indulge in delicious cuisine and beverages, all while immersing yourself in the evening’s thrilling theme.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This feels fitting for a company that aims to make people roll around with raucous laughter.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even more fitting is the sustainable aspect of the collection, which draws awareness to dwindling marine life.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, a movie can’t be a hit at the international box office without a proper theatrical release internationally.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Why does a team that desires to run the ball well not invest in a proper fullback?—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That’s changed over the last decade or so, but this 1940s property in Hither Hills is an authentic, and aesthetically pleasing, reminder of its older days.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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Soderbergh turns himself into an action director, and MMA fighter Gina Carano turns into an ass-kicking spy in a film that proves that action films can actually be both visceral and visually pleasing.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Felicitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicitous. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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