Question

This time he fell on his knees, and, clasping his hands convulsively, uttered a prayer intelligible to God alone. He soon became calmer and more happy, for only now did he begin to realize his felicity. What does the word felicity mean in this context?

Answer 1

The word "felicity" here means a sense of satisfaction, almost catharsis, as the speaker has found closure in his prayer and happiness.

Answer 2

Answer:

Felicity means happiness, a sense of peace and fulfillment.

Explanation:

Felicity is an English name, which comes from the Latin Felix, of felix, felicis. It means "happiness", "happy, blissful, lucky". In the excerpt, when the character began to feel "felicity" he was feeling, happiness, luck, comfort and joy.