Phrasal verb
bliss out
Definitions
01to become relaxed and happy
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
02to make someone happy
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
Antonyms
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
Antonyms
Grammar
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