bliss

noun

ˈblis 

1

: complete happiness

enjoying eternal bliss in heaven

marital bliss

the sheer bliss of an afternoon at the spa

2

: paradise, heaven

Synonyms

• above
• elysian fields
• Elysium
• empyrean
• heaven
• kingdom come
• New Jerusalem
• paradise
• sky
• Zion
• Sion

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Prince Waikiki: Considered the gateway to Waikiki with idyllic island bliss and unique Hawaiian urban luxury, every room at Prince Waikiki has an all-ocean view with rooms offering floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Pacific Ocean. —Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024

When Yaa attended his crusade, she was impressed by his sermons, which promised that the apocalypse would bring believers eternal bliss. —Alexis Okeowo, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024

As someone who is long overdue for an exotic vacation, discovering a scent that can whisk me away to a tropical paradise with just one spritz is pure bliss. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Aug. 2024

Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Following your bliss could have its challenges now. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024

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

Phrases Containing bliss

• ignorance is bliss
• marital bliss
• red bliss
• wedded bliss

Kids Definition

bliss

noun

ˈblis 

: complete happiness : joy

blissful

-fəl

adjective

blissfully

-fə-lē

adverb

blissfulness noun