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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The purpose of a honeymoon is to revel in your newlywed bliss and recover from the stress of planning a wedding. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026 Their domestic bliss is cut short, however, when Safin's men arrive on the scene. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026 The island fast became a magnet for high-profile guests looking for Caribbean bliss and privacy in equal measure. Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Rocky strains to convey his evolution from scrapping on the streets of Harlem to luxuriating in wealthy, starstruck domestic bliss. Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 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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Cite this Entry

“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bliss. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

bliss

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

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