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 After all, a vacation should be anchored in open-minded whimsy and blissful R&R, much like trying out a divisive trend or relishing the effortless elegance of a breezy pair of pants. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 18 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for blissful

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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

And the ocean nymphs try out this wonder on more plants, and are delighted that the same thing happens at its touch, and repeat it by scattering the seeds from the plants through the waves.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
More than polished service, omotenashi describes a host’s ability to sense what would make a guest feel comfortable, delighted, or seen, then act before the guest has to articulate a need.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 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

This will have pleased manager Phil Parkinson, who last season was forced to use Zak Vyner as a makeshift holding midfielder alongside George Dobson as injury and suspension bit in the spring.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Gunther was none-too-pleased with the Owens’ addition, leading to a feud with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who came out of retirement last night and fought valiantly in defeat against the Ring General.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of pleased

Adjective

Melody Winston, senior executive of Living Fresh Market in Forest Park, was glad to see some reprieve for her customers — and for her store.

— Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Lee, who also stole a base and made several excellent defensive plays, was glad to still be a Giant following the deadline.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of glad

Adjective

As in much of Europe, tourism is a sensitive subject, so knowing the unwritten rules (and even a bit of the local language, Euskera) will help avoid misunderstandings and unlock the city’s joyful, trademark love of the table.

— Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Homecoming’s joyful coming-of-age story jettisons some of the old clichés (no one needed to see Uncle Ben’s death again) while still maintaining the personal elements that make Spidey so moving.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of joyful

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