Blissfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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blissfully

 

[ ˈblɪs.fəl.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

state of happiness

In a blissfully manner means being in a state of perfect happiness or joy. It implies a sense of tranquility and contentment, often oblivious to any troubles or difficulties. This term is frequently used to describe a state of mind or an atmosphere.

Synonyms

contentedly, gleefully, happily, joyfully

Examples of usage

  • They blissfully walked along the beach.
  • She was blissfully unaware of the chaos around her.
  • He blissfully enjoyed his day off.
  • They were blissfully happy during their vacation.

Translations

Translations of the word "blissfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 felizmente

🇮🇳 खुशी से

🇩🇪 glücklich

🇮🇩 dengan bahagia

🇺🇦 щасливо

🇵🇱 szczęśliwie

🇯🇵 幸福に (こうふくに)

🇫🇷 joyeusement

🇪🇸 felizmente

🇹🇷 mutlu bir şekilde

🇰🇷 행복하게 (haengbokhage)

🇸🇦 بسعادة (bisa'ada)

🇨🇿 šťastně

🇸🇰 šťastne

🇨🇳 幸福地 (xìngfú de)

🇸🇮 srečno

🇮🇸 hamingjusamlega

🇰🇿 бақытты түрде (baqıttı türde)

🇬🇪 ბედნიერად (bedniereb)

🇦🇿 xoşbəxtliklə

🇲🇽 felizmente

Etymology

The word 'blissfully' originates from the Middle English 'blisful,' which means 'full of bliss' and traces back to the Old English 'blīðs,' meaning joyous or happy. The word has its roots in Germanic languages and is related to similar terms in other languages, emphasizing a state of profound happiness or serenity. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to not only describe personal joy but also a state of being oblivious to surrounding troubles, highlighting an idealistic perspective on happiness. In various literary works, 'blissfully' often evokes imagery of serene moments untouched by the complexities of life, contributing to its continued relevance in describing euphoric experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,227, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.