felicitous

/fih-LISS-ih-tus/adjective

well chosen or suited to the circumstances

A felicitous phrase can save a difficult toast.
Synonyms
apt, fitting, happy
Antonyms
infelicitous, awkward
Memory hook
felix (happy): happily right for the moment.

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