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 Everyone gets a happy ending, from Richie’s first flight to Tina’s promotion to Marcus’ resolution with his dad to Ebra’s franchise plan to Natalie’s blissful work-life balance. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 But the Ojai Music Festival comfort zone goes no further than a blissful outdoor setting in Libbey Park and convivial audience. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for blissful

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Adjective

Micheal is thankful this process has now reached a conclusion.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 July 2026
Bijou Phillips is recovering from a recent kidney transplant, feeling thankful for everyone involved in the procedure.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of thankful

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

Obviously, Paramount is pleased with Rayfield’s decision to withdraw his request, but the AG’s office isn’t exactly satisfied with the outcome.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 July 2026
Outgoing United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer made history as the island nation’s most unpopular premier before his resignation, with an Ipsos poll finding just 13% of voters were satisfied with him, compared to 79% who were unsatisfied.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Definition of satisfied

Adjective

Our mattress tester was pleased that the packaging was manageable to move up the stairs with the help of her roommate.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
The fact that Andrade is quite pleased to make no money at all points to a problem for the vehicle recycling industry — and for society at large.

— Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026

Definition of pleased

Adjective

The film offers a joyous celebration of youth and Jewish identity, specifically through the lens of a traditional Jewish summer camp, complete with Ga-Ga and a kitchen mashgiach.

— Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
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

Definition of joyous

Adjective

The singer leaned all the way into the feel-good and joyful song, dropping pink, white and orange balloons from the ceiling as confetti shot in the air.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
We were treated to a commercial-free evening of exciting entertaining, educational, emotional and joyful programming.

— Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

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