Blessedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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blessedly
[ ˈblɛsɪdli ]
state of being
Blessedly is an adverb used to express a sense of happiness, relief, or gratitude, often in a religious or spiritual context. It can denote something that is fortunate or pleasing, typically highlighting positive attributes or experiences.
Synonyms
gratefully, happily, thankfully
Examples of usage
- She smiled blessedly after hearing the good news.
- He felt blessedly at peace during the meditation.
- The garden blossomed blessedly after the rain.
- They blessedly accepted the help from their friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "blessedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abençoadamente
🇮🇳 आशीर्वाद से
🇩🇪 gesegnet
🇮🇩 diberkati
🇺🇦 благословенно
🇵🇱 błogosławiony
🇯🇵 祝福された
🇫🇷 béni
🇪🇸 benditamente
🇹🇷 kutlu bir şekilde
🇰🇷 축복받은
🇸🇦 مبارك
🇨🇿 požehnaně
🇸🇰 požehnane
🇨🇳 祝福的
🇸🇮 blagoslovljen
🇮🇸 blessaður
🇰🇿 бақытты
🇬🇪 კურთხეული
🇦🇿 bərəkətlilə
🇲🇽 benditamente
Etymology
The term 'blessedly' derives from the adjective 'blessed', which has roots in Old English 'blēdsian', meaning 'to make happy or prosperous'. Initially associated with divine favor and piety, 'blessed' evolved to denote a sense of joy or contentment often linked to spiritual experiences. By the Middle Ages, the word had gained connotations of something that is sanctified or deserving of reverence. The addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly' formed 'blessedly', allowing for the expression of actions or states characterized by the degree of blessedness. This term has persisted into modern English, retaining a strong connection to both religious contexts and secular expressions of joy or gratitude.