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 And all three sit compressed within a blissful photo taken nearly 40 years ago. — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026 There’s also a lovely six-room day spa and wellness center, where the relaxation room with a balcony overlooking the Rockies is as blissful as the treatments themselves. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Unless our work requires us to deal with it daily, our relationship with it ends the moment our bodies expel it in the blissful privacy of our bathrooms (or, if the need is dire, out in the open with only nature to keep us company). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 Implied in the shakedown of Meta is that before Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, life for teens and those adjacent to that age range was of a blissful nature. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 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
  • Because in post-Covid times distributors and exhibitors were thankful enough to even hit $8 billion in North America.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Charity and neighborliness helped a lot — many victims are still thankful to churches and neighbors that volunteered their labor, according to Whitney Bailey, a disaster response project director at AppalReD Legal Aid.
    — Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • With Heather finally in a happy relationship, perhaps others had to sacrifice theirs to keep the balance.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The report also highlights interest in happy-hour dining and value-focused restaurant experiences, suggesting diners want memorable outings without necessarily paying for a full dinner.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • The Prince Charles Cinema is the embodiment of that spirit, and through this agreement, Criterion is delighted to continue supporting a vibrant and diverse West End.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Breccia said the company already had sales alliances with Asian counterparts, notably in South Korea and Thailand, and was delighted to now bring the Philippines into that network.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • The result is that neither camp is likely to be fully satisfied.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Puka Nacua left Philadelphia last week satisfied with a victory and satiated with sandwiches.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfied
Adjective
  • Despite Antetokounmpo’s big night, Spoelstra wasn’t pleased with the Heat’s spacing on Wednesday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Gamers will be pleased to know that several game companies are going to be bringing native Arm versions of popular games.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • Welcome back Insiders, glad to have you here after a busy week in Cannes and plenty else going on.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The publisher was so glad, saying thank you because the book is back, and on top of that, the world is discovering that character.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • For the cover of the October 26, 2026, New Yorker Festival Issue, the artist Mark Ulriksen painted a joyous image of Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns, the New York Knicks’ starting lineup.
    — Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, attendees described the mood of Saturday as joyous and uplifting.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of joyous
Adjective
  • Life that doesn’t just accept its sentence, but embraces it in joyful reverence?
    — Gabi Abrão, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Two of Kariem’s former students described him as joyful, patient and an inspiration.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of joyful

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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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