blissful

adjective

bliss·​ful ˈblis-fəl How to pronounce blissful (audio)
Synonyms of blissful
1
: full of, marked by, or causing complete happiness
a blissful marriage
2
: happily benighted
blissful ignorance
blissfully adverb
blissfulness noun

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
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The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Everyone gets a happy ending, from Richie’s first flight to Tina’s promotion to Marcus’ resolution with his dad to Ebra’s franchise plan to Natalie’s blissful work-life balance. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 But the Ojai Music Festival comfort zone goes no further than a blissful outdoor setting in Libbey Park and convivial audience. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Bean Point Bean Point, a remote beach area on the northern tip of Anna Maria Island, is known for its soft white sands and epic views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge as much as for its blissful lack of crowds. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blissful

Word History

Etymology

see bliss

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blissful was in the 12th century

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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blissful. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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