Word
blessed
/ˈbɫɛst/
Definitions
01holy or sacred
B2 · Upper Intermediate Religion Formal
adj. holy, sacred, or having a special connection to God.
adj. consecrated, hallowed, or worthy of religious veneration.
“The priest placed the blessed water on the altar before the ceremony.”
“The pilgrims traveled for weeks to reach the blessed shrine, hoping for a miracle or a sign of divine favor.”
02lucky or fortunate
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. very lucky or fortunate to have something good in your life.
adj. endowed with divine favor or very fortunate; often used to express gratitude for personal circumstances.
“I feel truly blessed to have such supportive friends and family.”
“Despite the economic downturn, the company remained blessed with a loyal customer base that ensured its survival.”
Antonyms
03annoying (intensifier)
C1 · Advanced Informal · British English · Humorous
adj. a word you use when you are annoyed to emphasize how much you dislike something.
adj. used as a euphemistic intensifier to express irritation or emphasis, similar to 'damned' but softer.
“I can't get this blessed computer to start no matter what I try.”
“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.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“I’m blessed to be in a situation where I have such a good club to be at, but I also think, you know … What’s next in my career?” “It was imperceivable at first, but for those blessed with cloud-free skies, crowds noticed the Moon nibbling away at the Sun.” Idioms
01. blessed event
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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