Synonyms of blissful
1
: full of, marked by, or causing complete happiness
a blissful marriage
2
: happily benighted
blissful ignorance
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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After all, a vacation should be anchored in open-minded whimsy and blissful R&R, much like trying out a divisive trend or relishing the effortless elegance of a breezy pair of pants. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 18 July 2026 The Nautilus’s overwater Solasta Spa also specializes in couples’ treatments, including a range of blissful three-hour Spa Journeys that target issues like stress or immunity. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 This waterproof speaker delivers just the right amount of sound for a blissful night’s sleep. Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Not all has been blissful brotherhood, though, especially on social media. The Monitor’s Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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