felicitous

• The only evidence of sheep is in my garage and I want it out of there Just suppose," Mrs. Masterson's voice dropped to an impressive whisper, "we were to plant such evidence But that would be dishonest I prefer to use the word felicitous. —  F ;SF - vol 088 issue 01 - January 1995
• I have always thought that very graceful and felicitous, and now that I am myself grown to be a senior I am more persuaded of its charm than ever III.--ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON In the scheme of this series, as originally-announced, Thackeray's work should have formed the subject of the third chapter. —  My Contemporaries In Fiction
• The wording of some of the telegraphic messages passing between Lord K. and Sir J. French did not strike one as altogether felicitous, and, if messages from G.H.Q. —  Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918
• Mr. Lincoln's reply under date of June 29 to their communication was as felicitous, as conclusive, as his reply to the Albany Committee. —  Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 (of 2) From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860
• In arguing a case his style was peculiarly felicitous--simple, direct, clear. —  Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 (of 2) From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860

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