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
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When asked about his last moment of bliss, Tyler Perry has an immediate answer. Julie Jordan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 The Gemstone Traveler gift set comes with all of the elements necessary for a cup of bliss: three gemstone blend teas and a beautiful strainer with an opal moon charm. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024 This indulgent addition to your bathroom routine turns stepping out of the shower into a moment of cozy bliss. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024 The Spa La Prairie Spa at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills features 5,000 square feet of bliss and tranquility. Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bliss 

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 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

bliss

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

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