Synonyms for

Felix

Verb / ˈfi:lɪks / Another word for felix — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Felix is a male given name of Latin origin, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.

Synonyms & similar words

Lucky Fortunate Blessed Cheerful Jovial Joyful Content Delighted Pleased Satisfied Happy Glad Thrilled Elated Ecstatic Grateful Favored Successful Prosperous Lucky

Synonyms by register

Formal

fortunate successful prosperous advantageous

Informal

lucky blessed charmed favored

Literary

propitious auspicious serendipitous

Antonyms

unlucky unfortunate ill-fated doomed cursed jinxed

Common collocations

  • felix culpa
  • felix felicis
  • felix culpa principle
  • felix the cat
  • felix mendelssohn
  • felix baumgartner

Word family

adjective felicitous

Usage note

The word 'felix' is primarily known as a proper noun (e.g., Felix the Cat, Felix Mendelssohn). As a Latin word meaning 'lucky' or 'happy', it appears in specific phrases like 'felix culpa'.

Example sentences

  1. Felix is a popular name for baby boys.
  2. My cousin's name is Felix.
  3. I met a friendly person named Felix.
  4. Felix always has a smile on his face.
  5. We wished Felix a happy birthday.

Quotes

  • "Happiness depends upon ourselves." - Felix Adler
  • "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs
  • "The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter Drucker

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