Word
blissful
Phoneticsbliss·ful
US/ˈbɫɪsfəɫ/
UK/blˈɪsfəl/
Definition
adj. feeling very happy and peaceful. It describes a state where you are completely satisfied and have no worries.
adj. characterised by extreme happiness, satisfaction, or peace. Often used to describe a state of being free from trouble or anxiety.
Examples
“They spent a blissful weekend hiking in the mountains.”
“The couple enjoyed a blissful silence as they watched the sunset from their private balcony.”
“The diplomat's blissful ignorance of the political tensions allowed him to negotiate a temporary ceasefire that lasted for several months.”
Examples
simple
“They spent a blissful weekend hiking in the mountains.”
contextual
“The couple enjoyed a blissful silence as they watched the sunset from their private balcony.”
complex
“The diplomat's blissful ignorance of the political tensions allowed him to negotiate a temporary ceasefire that lasted for several months.”
Real-World Examples
“But when both girls go home at the end of the summer, Violet to Los Angeles and Stella to San Diego, life is not so dreamy and blissful.” “This tiny pest is the single greatest threat to your cup of blissful java.” Etymology
From Middle English blisful, bislvol, equivalent to bliss + -ful.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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