Blissful: meaning, definitions and examples

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blissful

 

[ ˈblɪs.fəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling of extreme happiness or joy

Blissful is used to describe a state of complete happiness and contentment. It implies a sense of peace and serenity, often associated with a perfect moment or experience.

Synonyms

ecstatic, euphoric, happy, joyful.

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Word Description / Examples
blissful

This word is best used to describe a state of complete happiness and peace, often in a serene environment or during a particularly joyful moment in life.

  • She felt blissful lying on the beach, listening to the waves.
  • Their honeymoon was a blissful escape from reality.
happy

A general term for a feeling of pleasure or contentment, used in everyday situations.

  • She was happy to see her old friends at the reunion.
  • He feels happy when he spends time with his dog.
joyful

This word is used to describe a cheerful and festive feeling, often in a communal or celebratory context.

  • The children were joyful during the birthday party.
  • Christmas morning is always a joyful time.
ecstatic

This is appropriate for intense, overwhelming happiness, usually in response to an event or achievement.

  • He was ecstatic when he found out he got the job.
  • The crowd was ecstatic after the winning goal.
euphoric

This word conveys a feeling of intense excitement and happiness, often in a situation that's over the top or extraordinary.

  • She felt euphoric after finishing the marathon.
  • The trip to Paris gave him a euphoric sense of freedom.

Examples of usage

  • She closed her eyes and let herself be enveloped in the blissful moment.
  • The couple spent a blissful day by the beach, enjoying each other's company.

Translations

Translations of the word "blissful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 feliz

🇮🇳 आनंदित

🇩🇪 glücklich

🇮🇩 bahagia

🇺🇦 блаженний

🇵🇱 błogi

🇯🇵 至福の

🇫🇷 béat

🇪🇸 feliz

🇹🇷 mutlu

🇰🇷 행복한

🇸🇦 سعيد

🇨🇿 blažený

🇸🇰 blažený

🇨🇳 幸福的

🇸🇮 blažen

🇮🇸 alsæll

🇰🇿 қуанышты

🇬🇪 ბედნიერი

🇦🇿 xoşbəxt

🇲🇽 feliz

Etymology

The word 'blissful' originated from the Old English word 'blīðsian', which means 'to be glad, to rejoice'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a sense of extreme happiness and joy. The modern usage of 'blissful' reflects a state of perfect happiness and contentment.

See also: bliss.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,120, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.