Beatific: meaning, definitions and examples

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beatific

 

[ biˈtəːrɪfɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

expressing bliss

The word 'beatific' refers to a state of blissful happiness or serenity. It is often used in religious contexts to describe a person experiencing divine joy or a profound sense of peace. Such a state is usually associated with spiritual enlightenment and is characterized by an absence of worldly concerns. The term can evoke imagery of transcendent joy that is usually evident on a person's face. This term can also be utilized in literature to depict characters who embody pure happiness or enlightenment.

Synonyms

blissful, delighted, ecstatic, joyful, serene.

Examples of usage

  • She had a beatific smile as she watched the sunset.
  • After meditating, he felt a beatific sense of calm.
  • The child looked up at her mother with a beatific expression.
  • The beatific vision is often discussed in theological texts.

Translations

Translations of the word "beatific" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beatífico

🇮🇳 आनंदमय

🇩🇪 selig

🇮🇩 bahagia

🇺🇦 благословенний

🇵🇱 błogosławiony

🇯🇵 至福の

🇫🇷 béatifié

🇪🇸 beatífico

🇹🇷 mutlu

🇰🇷 복된

🇸🇦 مبارك

🇨🇿 blahoslavený

🇸🇰 blahoslavený

🇨🇳 福音的

🇸🇮 blagorojen

🇮🇸 blíður

🇰🇿 бақытты

🇬🇪 ბედნიერ

🇦🇿 bəxtiyar

🇲🇽 beatífico

Etymology

The term 'beatific' comes from the Latin word 'beatificus', which means 'making happy' or 'blessed'. This Latin root is derived from 'beatus', meaning 'blessed' or 'happy', and the suffix '-ficus', which indicates 'making' or 'producing'. The word was adopted into English in the late 15th century to describe a state of perfect happiness or blessedness, particularly in religious texts referring to the ultimate happiness of heaven or a similar state. Over time, its usage has expanded beyond strictly religious connotations, finding a place in literary and everyday discourse to express profound feelings of joy and serenity. The association with divine joy makes 'beatific' particularly evocative in discussions of spiritual or ecstatic experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,888, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.