felicitous
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Well chosen or suited to a particular situation; apt.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
apt
fitting
Antonyms
inappropriate
unfitting
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Which word fits the gap? "He found a particularly _____ phrase to close the speech."
Answer: felicitous
In your own words, what does "felicitous" mean?
Well chosen or suited to a particular situation; apt.
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