blissfulness

noun

as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment the blissfulness that only a full stomach and a warm bed can bring

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  1. joy
  2. happiness
  3. bliss
Noun
  • Choose one small goal, keep it affordable, and let joy build through action.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Thank you for the memories, the friendship, and for bringing joy to generations of fans.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • Gunter, a 14-year client, expresses his happiness at seeing the store reopen after its move from Northlake Mall.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the happiness Derrick Moore brought to others persists inside that home.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Lauren Cohan reacts to the big smooch, and if this means romantic bliss for Maggie moving forward.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026
  • While the bliss of a spa treatment will eventually wear off and shore excursions can be hit-or-miss, paying for a balcony cabin stands out as one of the most reliable cruise upgrades.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bliss
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“Blissfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissfulness. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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