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blissful

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɫɪsfəɫ// UK //blˈɪsfəl// bliss·ful Archaic

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.


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.

Origin

From Middle English blisful, bislvol, equivalent to bliss + -ful.

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