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

Yet, hidden between luxe private island resorts and harbors for mega-yachts, the tiny island of Mayreau (pronounced my-row) is a blissful exception, having escaped almost any development. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026

Well cherished for decades, the 2,313-square-foot haven has a breezy flow for everyday living or frequent hosting, plus a blissful backyard. —Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026

Mix these concentrates with your drink of choice, such as water, coconut milk, lemonade, to make your own at home moment of blissful sipping. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

see bliss

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing blissful

• blissful ignorance