felicità

happiness

noun feh-lee-chee-TAH Less Common

Origin: From Latin felicitas, from felix (happy, fortunate).

Usage Note

Felicità is invariable — like all Italian nouns ending in an accented -tà, it does not change in the plural. The accent on the final syllable forces stress there. The related adjective is felice and the adverb is felicemente. Compare allegria (cheerfulness, a more immediate, lively joy) — felicità is deeper and more lasting.

Examples

"La sua felicità era evidente."

Natural Translation

His happiness was evident.

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