Bliss: meaning, definitions and examples

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bliss

 

[ blɪs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Bliss is a state of complete happiness and joy. It is the ultimate feeling of contentment and satisfaction.

Synonyms

contentment, happiness, joy

Examples of usage

  • I was in a state of bliss after receiving the good news.
  • The couple's faces were filled with bliss on their wedding day.
Context #2 | Noun

spiritual

Bliss can also refer to a state of spiritual joy and enlightenment, often associated with meditation or deep inner peace.

Synonyms

enlightenment, peace, serenity

Examples of usage

  • She reached a state of bliss during her meditation practice.
  • The monk's face reflected a sense of blissful serenity.
Context #3 | Verb

obsolete

In older usage, 'bliss' could mean 'to make happy' or 'to bless.'

Examples of usage

  • The heavens bliss all who enter with pure hearts.

Translations

Translations of the word "bliss" in other languages:

🇵🇹 felicidade

🇮🇳 आनंद

🇩🇪 Glückseligkeit

🇮🇩 kebahagiaan

🇺🇦 блаженство

🇵🇱 błogość

🇯🇵 至福 (shifuku)

🇫🇷 béatitude

🇪🇸 felicidad

🇹🇷 mutluluk

🇰🇷 축복 (chukbok)

🇸🇦 نعيم

🇨🇿 blaženost

🇸🇰 blaženosť

🇨🇳 幸福 (xìngfú)

🇸🇮 blaženost

🇮🇸 hamingja

🇰🇿 бақыт

🇬🇪 ნეტარება (netareba)

🇦🇿 bəxtəvərlik

🇲🇽 felicidad

Etymology

The word 'bliss' originated from the Old English word 'blīths', which meant 'joy' or 'happiness'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent a state of complete happiness and contentment. The concept of bliss is often associated with spiritual enlightenment and inner peace, with various religious and philosophical traditions exploring its significance.

See also: blissful.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,539, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.