bliss

noun

Synonyms of blissnext
1
: complete happiness
enjoying eternal bliss in heaven
marital bliss
the sheer bliss of an afternoon at the spa
2

Examples of bliss in a Sentence

Relaxing on the porch of our private villa was sheer bliss. the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death
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With a tone that's equally anxious and lovesick, the British singer confronts domestic bliss and finds her stride. Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026 What a moment of bliss this was! Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026 The Florida heat only turns up the temperature for these two enemies turned co-workers, but is there a future of cool bliss? Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 In Hinduism, the deity Ganga is an eminent mother figure who purifies, pardons, and provides moksha, the ultimate eternal bliss. Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bliss

Word History

Etymology

Middle English blisse, from Old English bliss; akin to Old English blīthe blithe

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bliss was before the 12th century

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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bliss. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

bliss

noun
: complete happiness : joy
blissful
-fəl
adjective
blissfully
-fə-lē
adverb
blissfulness noun

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