blissful

adjective

ˈblis-fəl How to pronounce blissful (audio)
Definition of blissfulnext
as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked

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Recent Examples of blissful The Nautilus’s overwater Solasta Spa also specializes in couples’ treatments, including a range of blissful three-hour Spa Journeys that target issues like stress or immunity. — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 Not all has been blissful brotherhood, though, especially on social media. — The Monitor’s Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026 The Pink Beach Club, one of Bermuda’s best new restaurants, does breakfast, lunch, and dinner with aplomb, complete with a blissful view of the Atlantic—the alfresco beachfront restaurant is completely open to the coastline on every side. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 For a blissful minute, the miracle of infinite connection was confined to home offices; thanks to high costs and poor coverage, cell phones were a slow-grower in the West. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blissful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissful
  1. thankful
  2. happy
  3. delighted
  4. satisfied
  5. pleased
  6. glad
  7. joyous
  8. joyful
Adjective
  • The parents are thankful that both the mother and baby are OK.
    — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 29 July 2026
  • The thankful and polite, yet rowdy Post Malone was preceded onstage Wednesday by first opening artist Carter Faith and part-coheadliner, part-opener Jelly Roll .
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • But when her daughter, Nova, started an apprenticeship as a tattoo artist, Grooms, now in her early 60s, was happy to let her practice on her skin.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Staff are genuinely friendly, outgoing, and happy to recommend their favorite haunts in town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • As much as the couples appreciate the celebrities’ gestures, the stars often seem just as delighted to be included.
    — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • The audience was delighted to be coaxed, delighted to hear from Goldberg herself.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • Ultimately, grants should serve as a temporary bridge to market independence, not a permanent substitute for a robust revenue engine driven by satisfied customers.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Furious demands for resignations were satisfied as Gabriele Gravina, Gianluigi Buffon and Gennaro Gattuso all fell on their swords.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of satisfied
Adjective
  • Encouraging as that is, Jim Cramer is just as pleased with the rallies in companies like 3M and General Motors following exceptional quarter reports.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • Shareholders, the creative community and global audiences are all pleased.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • Rebecca Ferguson is very glad that Silo fans have moved on from their initial gripes about the latest season’s offerings.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
  • And the working artist is glad to discuss their projects with anyone entering their creative space.
    — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 July 2026
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • For Chicago White Sox rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami, Sunday was a celebration of the most joyous kind.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • The joyous event is a tradition spanning over half a century.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of joyous
Adjective
  • From cute to hilarious and sometimes even weird, this year’s selection highlights joyful, inventive images.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • News to Know If there was some new big furor involving the WNBA this weekend, it was overshadowed by the league’s joyful celebration of its 30th season.
    — Matt Piper, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of joyful

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