bliss

noun

ˈblis How to pronounce bliss (audio)
Definition of blissnext
1
as in paradise
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death

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2
as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment the enviable bliss of a happily married couple

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Recent Examples of bliss In a scene that unfolds in slow motion, a canister of tear gas is tossed into the couple’s home, tearing through their veil of domestic bliss. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026 That much was clear to the thousands and thousands of fans who packed the streets outside of Madison Square Garden and throughout the five boroughs on Saturday night, celebrating in glorious, delirious bliss after the Knicks won Game 5 of the NBA Finals, 94-90, in San Antonio. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026 Biting into that first jolt of powerful mustard and beef is always bliss. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026 None of this is to suggest Brisbane is a utopian fantasy of domestic bliss. — Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bliss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
  1. paradise
  2. joy
  3. sky
  4. happiness
  5. heaven
  6. nirvana
Noun
  • Looking to start your own island paradise full of Miis based on family, friends, and celebrities, but don’t feel like paying full fare?
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 31 July 2026
  • Aquatica is a tropical paradise that offers something a little different than the standard water park, as a few attractions allow guests to get up close and personal with marine wildlife.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of paradise
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  • Arnetra and her sister, Akiva, described Darius as a joker, always striving to bring joy to those around him.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Prawn and black truffle dumplings are a joy, the shimmering black casings colored with charcoal powder and stuffed with toothsome shrimp.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • That’s because even if the tiniest sliver of the sun remains visible, the landscape stays surprisingly bright, the sky never falls into twilight, and the sun’s spectacular corona remains hidden.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Its spirit is fueled by the stunning beauty of places like Yellowstone National Park, wide-open skies, endless horizons, and a frontier spirit that’s been alive for centuries.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • In the past decade or so, happiness rates have declined precipitously for unmarried adults—regardless of education level—much more so than for those who are married, Yifeng Wan, a researcher at the University of Virginia, has found.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the middling score in the economic category, WalletHub’s analysis surmised that Fremont’s happiness is bolstered by its high share (nearly 80%) of households with an income above $75,000.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of happiness
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  • Its purpose is to take deep panoramic images of the sky, over and over again, every clear night across the next 10 years, making what amounts to a decade-spanning ultrahigh-definition timelapse movie of the entire heavens.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • The evolution of Jacob Latz from hopeful starter to All-Star closer is one of those from-heaven developments all good teams need.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of heaven
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  • Dreaming of a harvestable nirvana in a matchbox yard?
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
  • In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of nirvana

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