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 sheer bliss of a dog in a deep sleep is a sight guaranteed to melt hearts.—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025 The teens spend the night driving around their small California town, getting into trouble and enjoying their last moments of childlike bliss before going their separate ways.—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025 After a minute of pure bliss for the class, the superstar went around to each student individually and shook their hands, commending them for their efforts.—Chris Barilla, People.com, 26 June 2025 Director Max Webster hasn’t been content to stop the sensory bliss at animal sightings.—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 5 June 2025 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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