Word
bliss
Phoneticsbliss
US/ˈbɫɪs/
UK/blˈɪs/
Definitions
01perfect happiness
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a state of complete and perfect happiness.
n. a state of supreme happiness, often implying a sense of spiritual or transcendent joy.
“Lying on the beach with a good book was pure bliss.”
“For the weary hikers, the sight of the valley below was a moment of absolute bliss after three days of rain.”
02to be extremely happy
C1 · Advanced Informal
v. to reach a state of perfect happiness, often used with 'out'.
v. to experience a state of ecstasy or intense happiness; frequently occurs as the phrasal verb 'bliss out'.
“I spent the whole afternoon blissing out to my favorite music.”
“The yoga retreat provided a space where participants could truly bliss out and disconnect from their digital lives.”
03programming language
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. a specific computer programming language used for building systems.
n. a systems programming language developed at Carnegie Mellon University, notable for being expression-oriented rather than statement-oriented.
“The old operating system was written in Bliss rather than C.”
“While modern developers prefer C or Rust, Bliss remains a significant part of the history of systems programming on DEC hardware.”
Usage
Commonly follows the adjective 'pure', 'sheer', or 'utter'.
Real-World Examples
“It is the difference between boredom and bliss.” Domain
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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