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

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

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

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.