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blessed

[bles-id, blest] / ˈblɛs ɪd, blɛst /
ADJECTIVE
sanctified
Synonyms
STRONG
adored beatified consecrated divine enthroned exalted glorified hallowed redeemed resurrected revered rewarded saved
WEAK
among the angels holy inviolable sacred sacrosanct spiritual unprofane
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cursed
WEAK
condemned damned disapproved unblessed
ADJECTIVE
happy
Synonyms
STRONG
content contented endowed favored granted
WEAK
blissful fortunate glad joyful joyous lucky
Antonyms
STRONG
discontent dissatisfied disturbed unhappy upset

Example Sentences

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Aboard the papal plane on Monday, Leo told reporters: "The Gospel says... blessed are the peacemakers."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

As night fell on a blessed blue Thursday, the Dodgers had won their eighth straight home opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Canada is both blessed and cursed by its proximity to America, but we have little practical alternative to making the best of our relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Hunt said they were blessed to tour again, adding it would be an "absolute honour" to play "as many of the old faves as we can".

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

But it is not easy to imagine him contentedly enjoying rest and peace, or allowing the blessed gods to do so, either.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Vocabulary lists containing blessed

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