felicitousness

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fe·lic·i·tous

(fĭ-lĭs′ĭ-təs)

adj.

1. Admirably suited; apt: a felicitous comparison.

2. Exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style: a felicitous writer.

3. Marked by happiness or good fortune: a felicitous life.

fe·lic′i·tous·ly adv.

fe·lic′i·tous·ness n.

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felicitousness - pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

felicity

appropriateness - the quality of being specially suitable

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