1
: having a sacred nature : connected with God : holy
the blessed Trinity
2
always used before a noun
: very welcome, pleasant, or appreciated
The rain brought blessed relief from the heat.
He spent his weekend in blessed freedom.
3
informal + somewhat old-fashioned
—used to make a statement more forceful
You don't know a blessed thing.
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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/blessed. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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