FELICITOUS


Meaning of FELICITOUS in English

— felicitously , adv. — felicitousness , n.

/fi lis"i teuhs/ , adj.

1. well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate: The chairman's felicitous anecdote set everyone at ease.

2. having a special ability for suitable manner or expression, as a person.

[ 1725-35; FELICIT(Y) + -OUS ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .