blessed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
holy, sacred, or having a special connection to God.
consecrated, hallowed, or worthy of religious veneration.
Simple“The priest placed the blessed water on the altar before the ceremony.”
In context“The pilgrims traveled for weeks to reach the blessed shrine, hoping for a miracle or a sign of divine favor.”
- 02 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.
Simple“I feel truly blessed to have such supportive friends and family.”
In context“Despite the economic downturn, the company remained blessed with a loyal customer base that ensured its survival.”
Antonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“I can't get this blessed computer to start no matter what I try.”
In context“He spent the entire afternoon trying to fix that blessed leak in the ceiling, only for it to start dripping again an hour later.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
Synonyms
“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.”