blissful

adjective

bliss·​ful ˈblis-fəl 

1

: full of, marked by, or causing complete happiness

a blissful marriage

2

: happily benighted

blissful ignorance

blissfully

ˈblis-fə-lē 

adverb

blissfulness noun

Synonyms

• thankful
• delighted
• happy
• satisfied
• pleased
• glad
• joyous
• joyful

Examples of blissful in a Sentence

At first, their time together was blissful.

He sat there in a blissful state of comfort.

a blissful setting for a wedding

Recent Examples on the Web

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Itineraries ranging from two to nine days hit some busy ports of call, but in between departure and arrival, there are some simply blissful stops. —Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

The sense of blissful behind-the-scenes harmony routinely presented as the gospel truth by most football clubs is amusing. —Simon Hughes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025

This blissful bean elevates mood and cognitive functions. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see bliss

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing blissful

• blissful ignorance