blissful

adjective

bliss·​ful ˈblis-fəl 

1

: full of, marked by, or causing complete happiness

a blissful marriage

2

: happily benighted

blissful ignorance

blissfully

ˈblis-fə-lē 

adverb

blissfulness noun

Synonyms of blissful

• thankful
• happy
• delighted
• satisfied
• pleased
• glad
• joyous
• joyful

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Because in the moment of the rose’s existence, there is—however temporary and however short—that blissful perfection which stands in opposition to those corrupted kingdoms of this world. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026

Bayview Beach, north of Washburn, Wisconsin, encompasses several blissful miles of shoreline that, for the most part, remain a local secret. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026

Treatments follow Thai, Chinese, and Indian healing methods, and the cavernous aqua-therapy lounge with sauna and vitality pool is a blissful hangout after a massage. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

The lymphatic drainage–promoting gizmo switches between six temperatures — hot and cold alike — to tighten, boost radiance, and fake nine blissful hours of sleep. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see bliss

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing blissful

• blissful ignorance