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blessed

adj.
US //ˈbɫɛst// blessed
  1. 1 holy or sacred (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal Religion

    holy, sacred, or having a special connection to God.

    consecrated, hallowed, or worthy of religious veneration.

    Example

    The priest placed the blessed water on the altar before the ceremony.

    Example

    The pilgrims traveled for weeks to reach the blessed shrine, hoping for a miracle or a sign of divine favor.
  2. 2 lucky or fortunate (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    very lucky or fortunate to have something good in your life.

    endowed with divine favor or very fortunate; often used to express gratitude for personal circumstances.

    Example

    I feel truly blessed to have such supportive friends and family.

    Example

    Despite the economic downturn, the company remained blessed with a loyal customer base that ensured its survival.
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  1. 3 annoying (intensifier) (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Informal British English Humorous

    a word you use when you are annoyed to emphasize how much you dislike something.

    used as a euphemistic intensifier to express irritation or emphasis, similar to 'damned' but softer.

    Example

    I can't get this blessed computer to start no matter what I try.

    Example

    He spent the entire afternoon trying to fix that blessed leak in the ceiling, only for it to start dripping again an hour later.

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun it describes.
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