blessedness

noun

Definition of blessednessnext
1
as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment the proud parents can scarcely describe the blessedness of having four healthy children

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as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous Mother Teresa's renowned blessedness made her an obvious candidate for sainthood

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Recent Examples of blessedness But then Lacey was back with the kids, banging around in the kitchen, and the first of the evening’s friends and acquaintances began to show up and the blessedness passed, as had the roadrunner, hyperactive and vigilant and always on the make, gone off to seek somebody else’s snakes. — T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessedness
  1. joy
  2. holiness
  3. happiness
  4. spirituality
  5. bliss
Noun
  • Joy of living, the joy of playing on the beach, the joy of going to prom.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Several former players wondered aloud if the memory of the coffee is directly linked to the joy of the times.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • The saints’ books, rich vestments and formal poses were visible signs of holiness, symbolizing their learning, discipline and eloquence.
    — Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • Others limit prayer to God alone and emphasize remembering saints primarily as historical models of holiness.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of holiness
Noun
  • This accessible, free resource offers a tangible happiness boost, requiring minimal effort and providing an important emotional lift precisely when it's most needed.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Women are selfish, pundits argue, prioritizing their careers and personal happiness over having families.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Today’s social climate is likely the reason for Gen Z’s rise in spirituality.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 July 2026
  • These vessels, assembled from thousands of components, embody themes of transformation and spirituality, drawing inspiration from sacred oils.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of spirituality
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  • Gibby has also found domestic bliss, but is workshopping some solo shows in New York, and will play dates in Austin and elsewhere.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
  • In a scene that unfolds in slow motion, a canister of tear gas is tossed into the couple’s home, tearing through their veil of domestic bliss.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of bliss

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“Blessedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessedness. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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