blissful

adjective

bliss·​ful ˈblis-fəl How to pronounce blissful (audio)
Synonyms of blissfulnext
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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Late-night snacking on juicy, carby food—preferably while standing barefoot in the refrigerator light—is one of those universally blissful life moments. Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026 An adjacent identical villa can also be rented to create a blissful compound. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026 Say what is true to invite blissful bonding. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026 While the entire seven-bedroom residence will make your jaw drop, the blissful primary suite with nature views might become your favorite place. Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 2026.

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