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Phrasal verb

bliss out

Definitions

01to become relaxed and happy

C1

phr.v. to reach a state of complete peace and happiness, often while listening to music or resting.

phr.v. to enter a state of extreme relaxation or euphoria, typically by disengaging from external stressors. The verb is usually intransitive.

“After a long week at work, I just want to bliss out on the sofa with some jazz.”

“The spa guests were encouraged to leave their phones behind and simply bliss out in the heated mineral pools for the afternoon.”

Informal

Synonyms

relaxzone outunwind

Antonyms

02to make someone happy

C2

phr.v. to make someone feel very happy and relaxed.

phr.v. to cause someone to experience a state of bliss or intense relaxation. This transitive use is less common than the intransitive form.

“The beautiful view from the balcony totally blissed me out.”

“The ambient soundscape was designed specifically to bliss out the audience before the main performance began.”

Informal

Synonyms

Antonyms

agitateupset

Teaching tip

this is a highly informal and modern term; contrast it with 'relax' to show the intensity of the happiness involved.

Phrasal verb

Particles

out

Separability

inseparable

Pattern

bliss + out

Synonyms

relaxzone outveg outspace out

Antonyms

stress outpanicworry

Grammar

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Level
C1 · Advanced
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