BLISSFUL Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

blissful

adjective

ˈblis-fəl

Definition of blissful

as in thankful

experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked

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Recent Examples of blissful Pariah promises that now is not forever, and that refusing to compromise yourself is a blissful form of freedom. — Rachel Simon, Vulture, 19 June 2026 The football was one-touch and blissful, the city was buzzing and electric and, all these years later, a middle-aged man who should know much better is carrying a size-large shirt to the tills and, just for a change, is making a fool of himself. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 June 2026 One nine-minute cycle includes three types of LED light therapy, and a blissful facial massage. — Bronwyn Barnes, InStyle, 4 June 2026 Cream Corn Shucking corn is one of the messiest kitchen tasks there is, nevertheless, Southerners persist, because cream corn is one of the most blissful summer dishes. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blissful

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Adjective

For Veronica Villa — who had her photo taken — the Fourth of July means being thankful to live in California specifically.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Matt and Danielle were able to bring their healthy twin boys home, and feel thankful for the quick response from Perinton Ambulance and Highland Hospital.

— Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

Definition of thankful

Adjective

The shorts are nice and loose, with a bottom layer to keep everything covered up, and pockets to keep me happy.

— Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
But, if the bride and groom were happy with how the day went, that’s probably all that matters in the long run.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026

Definition of happy

Adjective

So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup.

— Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026

Definition of delighted

Adjective

And with that, brands are no longer satisfied with trackside visibility alone.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Mortgages will also generally continue to rack up interest until the loan is satisfied and many personal and auto loans also continue to accumulate interest, according to their terms.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of satisfied

Adjective

That’s why Williams’ coach, Stubbs, was so pleased to see Williams do something as simple as take a breath.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Asked about the oversight measure in the budget bills, Cal OES spokesperson Anita Gore said in a statement that the agency was pleased to work with the Legislature to deliver a modern, safe, and reliable Next Generation 911 system.

— William Melhado July 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of pleased

Adjective

Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The joyous if relatively restrained gathering was the culmination of the riotous nationwide celebrations that had broken out on the evening of April 12, when the results of the parliamentary elections came in.

— Gordon F. Sander, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Definition of joyous

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