bliss

noun

1
: complete happiness
enjoying eternal bliss in heaven
marital bliss
the sheer bliss of an afternoon at the spa
2

Examples of bliss in a Sentence

Relaxing on the porch of our private villa was sheer bliss. the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death
Recent Examples on the Web High Culture The path of bliss: 11 epic quotes from Joseph Campbell The great mythologist reminds us that our bliss is part of our suffering. Big Think, 24 June 2024 Her face became as iconic as Audrey Hepburn’s: those popping eyes, the grin of sheer bliss. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 June 2024 New Orleans boasts a thriving nightlife, delicious culinary options and a vibrancy that puts visitors in a state of bliss. Essence, 18 June 2024 Meanwhile, mother continues to read, daughter continues to live in a state of bliss. Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 16 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bliss 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English blisse, from Old English bliss; akin to Old English blīthe blithe

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bliss was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bliss. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

bliss

noun
: complete happiness : joy
blissful
-fəl
adjective
blissfully
-fə-lē
adverb
blissfulness noun

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