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blissfully

Phoneticsbliss·ful·ly

US/ˈbɫɪsfəɫi/

UK/blˈɪsfəli/

Definition

adv. in a way that makes you feel very happy and peaceful. You use this to describe a state of perfect happiness, often when you are relaxed or not worrying about anything.

adv. in a state of perfect happiness or profound relaxation. Often used to describe a lack of concern or a sense of total contentment.

Examples

“She slept blissfully through the entire night.”

“The couple spent their entire vacation blissfully unaware of the minor technical issues happening in the city.”

“The protagonist lived a blissfully quiet life in the countryside, far removed from the political turmoil that eventually forced him to return to the capital.”

Examples

simple

“She slept blissfully through the entire night.”

contextual

“The couple spent their entire vacation blissfully unaware of the minor technical issues happening in the city.”

complex

“The protagonist lived a blissfully quiet life in the countryside, far removed from the political turmoil that eventually forced him to return to the capital.”

Real-World Examples

“The clock is ticking, but your child is blissfully unaware and suddenly more interested in staying home.”
Phys.org · 10 Sept 2026
“Shifting was fuss-free, and each change was blissfully silent.”
Ars Technica · 26 Aug 2026

Word family

blissfulAdjectiveblissfullyAdverb

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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