Blessed: meaning, definitions and examples

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blessed

 

[ blɛstɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Made holy; consecrated. Highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace). Bringing great happiness or good fortune.

Synonyms

consecrated, favored, fortunate, happy, holy.

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Word Description / Examples
blessed

Often used to denote divine favor or feeling thankful for something special.

  • I feel blessed to have such a loving family.
  • We are blessed with good health.

Examples of usage

  • She felt blessed to have such a loving family.
  • He considered himself blessed to have a job he loved.
  • The newlyweds felt blessed to have found each other.
Context #2 | Adjective

expression

Used as an expression of gratitude, good wishes, or approval.

Synonyms

appreciative, approved, grateful.

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blessed

Used to describe a fortunate situation or feeling that brings happiness or well-being, often with a spiritual or religious connotation.

  • I feel blessed to have such supportive friends
  • We are blessed with good health
grateful

Used to express a feeling of thankfulness and relief, often in everyday situations or personal interactions.

  • I'm so grateful for your help with the project
  • She felt grateful for the small acts of kindness from her neighbors
appreciative

Used when someone recognizes the value of something or someone and feels thankful for it.

  • The audience was very appreciative of the singer's performance
  • She gave an appreciative nod after receiving the help
approved

Used to indicate that something has received official consent or sanction, typically in a formal or authoritative context.

  • The new policy was approved by the board last week
  • His application for a loan was approved

Examples of usage

  • Blessed be the fruits of thy labor.
  • Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Context #3 | Verb

religious

To sanctify; to make or pronounce holy.

Synonyms

consecrate, hallow, sanctify.

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blessed

Used when referring to something bringing happiness or comfort, often with a spiritual or fortunate connotation.

  • We felt blessed to have such supportive friends
  • She considered her child a blessed gift

Examples of usage

  • The priest blessed the water before the baptism.
  • The minister blessed the couple's marriage.

Translations

Translations of the word "blessed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abençoado

🇮🇳 धन्य

🇩🇪 gesegnet

🇮🇩 diberkati

🇺🇦 благословенний

🇵🇱 błogosławiony

🇯🇵 祝福された

🇫🇷 béni

🇪🇸 bendito

🇹🇷 kutsanmış

🇰🇷 축복받은

🇸🇦 مبارك

🇨🇿 požehnaný

🇸🇰 požehnaný

🇨🇳 祝福的

🇸🇮 blagoslovljen

🇮🇸 blessaður

🇰🇿 бақытты

🇬🇪 კურთხეული

🇦🇿 mübarək

🇲🇽 bendito

Etymology

The word 'blessed' dates back to Old English, where it was originally used to mean consecrated or holy. Over time, it evolved to also mean favored or fortunate. The religious connotations of the word reflect its origins in Christian theology, where blessings are seen as gifts from a higher power. The expression 'blessed be' has been used in various religious contexts to invoke divine favor or protection. In modern usage, 'blessed' is often used to express gratitude or good wishes.

See also: bless, blessing, blessings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,770, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.