# blessed

/ˈbɫɛst/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/blessed
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. holy or sacred

adjective · CEFR B2 · Formal

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

For teachers: 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.

### 2. lucky or fortunate

adjective · CEFR B2

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

For teachers: 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.

### 3. annoying (intensifier)

adjective · CEFR C1 · Informal · British English · Humorous

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

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- I feel so blessed to have such supportive friends.
- After a week of rain, we were blessed with beautiful sunshine for our outdoor wedding.
- The athlete described herself as truly blessed, attributing her recovery from a career-threatening injury to both modern medicine and the unwavering support of her community.

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