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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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Developing this film has been my bliss. Keaton Bell, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025 Tülmann, a marvel of simplicity that appear fragile, yet can send a grownup into sweet bliss. Siobhan Morrissey, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025 Throughout hooke’s law, the psychedelic bliss of the former development crashes into the agony of the latter experience. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025 In astrology, Venus is the muse, the charm magnet and the cosmic bliss that makes moments feel meaningful. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 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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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bliss. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

bliss

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

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