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 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 By the time our couple emerges bloody and blissful into the daylight, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma has done more than stump for guilty pleasures. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 Every year there are a blissful six to eight weeks when Hatch chile peppers are in season. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blissful

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Adjective

Despite those challenges, the 29-year-old remains thankful for his time there.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
So thankful to have this amazing cast and team with me on this wild journey.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of thankful

Adjective

The hotel offers a room service menu, and the staff will also be more than happy to offer you a tour of the art on display throughout the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
So, when another milestone lands on the calendar—say, Nordstrom’s 125th Anniversary celebration—we’re more than happy to start loading up our carts.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of happy

Adjective

Frakes also clocked how delighted Majel seemed to be to have, after a long stint supporting Gene away from the soundstage, a plumb acting opportunity.

— Scott Huver, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard, starring Rooney and Kate Mara as preternaturally close twins, drew reactions that ranged from delighted appreciation to pure bewilderment.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of delighted

Adjective

Those who are righteous for its own sake should be rewarded—not merely with a satisfied mind but with some of the happiness the world can bestow.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Warsh could gain that confidence with an apparent path to an end to the Iran war or some assurance that the president is satisfied with the current tariff regime.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfied

Adjective

For now, the Pats are pleased to have locked up one of their most talented players, which should help further position them to take advantage of this Super Bowl window.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers in New York, was pleased with the screen-time limits, but says the moratorium doesn't last long enough.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleased

Adjective

But McDowell is glad the Supreme Court blocked the use of the new districts for November.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Now that Earle Meets World is, well, out in the world, Alix, Ashtin, and the rest of the family are particularly glad that their breast cancer journey is in the spotlight—and plan on continuing to spread awareness.

— Caitlin Carlson, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of glad

Adjective

The new Manchester City manager had already danced down the touchline to celebrate in front of the joyous away fans as soon as referee Michael Oliver blew the final whistle on a game that City had no right to win.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
As the models returned for the finale, they were joined by a string of voguing dancers in all-black ensembles, to the tune of joyous disco music.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of joyous

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