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Definition of blessed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
happinesscharacterized by happiness or good fortune
- He lived a blessed life full of joy.
2.
religionhaving divine aid or protection
- She felt blessed to have such supportive friends.
3.
consecratedmade holy by religious ceremony
- The blessed water was used in the baptism.
4.
- I can't find the blessed keys anywhere.
5.
heavenly blissRare enjoying the bliss of heavenRare
- The blessed souls were at peace.
Noun
1.
beatified individualRare person who has been beatified by the churchRare
- The blessed is remembered on his feast day.
2.
holy personRare person revered for holinessRare
- The Blessed are remembered for their piety.
Expressions with blessed
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happening every single day without exception
He complains about the weather every blessed day.
farewell wishing someone a blessed day
Goodbye and have a blessed one!
entire day emphasized for its length or significance
We waited the whole blessed day for the package.
having something good or fortunate
She is blessed with a loving family.
regular occurrence happening every evening
We have dinner together every blessed evening.
having many good qualities or advantages
She felt well-blessed to have such supportive friends.
spiny-leaved yellow-flowered plant used in medicine
Blessed thistle is often used in herbal remedies.
modest, kind people will gain divine reward
He repeated “Blessed are the meek” to remind us to stay humble.
the birth of a baby
We are eagerly awaiting the blessed event next month.
expresses not knowing or understanding something
I'm blessed if I know where she went.
used to honor a deceased beloved person
She spoke of her father, of blessed memory, with great affection.
people who promote peace and resolve conflicts
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
extremely lazy due to being very content
He's too blessed lazy to clean his room.
used to wish someone goodness or divine favor
Blessed be those who help others.
expresses praise for people who help create peace
Blessed be the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
considered extremely lucky or favored in a special way
She felt thrice blessed to have such good friends.
Origin of blessed
Old English, bletsian (to consecrate) + bledsian (to bless)
Terms with blessed included in their meaning
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religion
place believed to be the home of God or blessed souls
emotion
feeling blessed or fortunate
spiritual
enjoy a blessed and protected sleep
religion
the process of declaring someone blessed in the church
Catholic Church
declare a deceased person to be among the blessed, in Catholicism
religion
oil that has been blessed for religious purposes
religion marriage
state of marriage seen as sacred or blessed by God
blessing
blessed or fortunate in life
religion
declaring someone blessed in a religious context
acr: Blessed Virgin Mary
title for Mary the mother of Jesus
religion
blessed bread given after liturgy to non-communicants
religion
lamp in church indicating Blessed Sacrament presence
divine
not blessed or favored by divine grace
mythology
the afterlife realm for the blessed in mythology
kind farewell
farewell wishing someone a blessed day
holiness
state of being blessed or holy
beatitude
saying from Jesus about those who are blessed
spirituality
in a blessed or holy manner
Examples of blessed in a sentence
Their blessed union was celebrated by all. The community felt blessed after the storm spared their homes. He considered himself blessed to have found his calling early in life. The blessed bread was shared among the congregation. They walked through the blessed grounds with reverence. Where is that blessed phone when you need it?
I wish this blessed rain would stop already. The blessed angels sang in harmony. She felt blessed in the serene garden. The blessed was canonized after many miracles. Pilgrims visited the tomb of the blessed. The Blessed were honored in the ceremony. Pilgrims sought the wisdom of the Blessed.
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- French:béni, saint, ...
- German:gesegnet, Selige, ...
- Italian:benedetto, Beato, ...
- Spanish:bendecido, beato, ...
- Portuguese:abençoado, beato, ...
- Chinese:幸福的, 福者, ...
- Japanese:幸運な, 列福者, ...
- Arabic:سعيد الحظ, مطوب, ...
- Hebrew:מְבֹרָךְ, מְבוֹרָךְ קָדוֹשׁ, ...
- Russian:счастливый, блаженные, ...
- Ukrainian:благословенний, беатифікований, ...
- Hindi:सुखी, धन्य व्यक्ति, ...
Definition of bless - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
happinessconfer happiness or prosperity on someone
- May the new year bless you with joy.
2.
prayer requestinvoke divine favor upon
- They gathered to bless the new home.
3.
thankfulexpress or feel gratitude for
- We bless the kindness of strangers.
4.
approvalapprove of or assent to something
- The committee blessed the new proposal.
5.
talentsRare endow with a talent or beautyRare
- She was blessed with a beautiful voice.
6.
sacred ceremonyRare make something holy by religious riteRare
- The priest will bless the water.
Expressions with bless
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express good wishes after someone sneezes
When John sneezed, Mary said, 'Bless you!'.
ask for divine favor or protection for us
The priest prayed to bless us during the ceremony.
exclamation expressing surprise or amazement
Bless me, I didn't see that coming!
way to wish someone well or success
Bless up, you got this!
said to someone after they sneeze
God bless you after that loud sneeze.
express sympathy or pity for someone
Bless her heart, she tried her best.
give something favorable or beneficial
She blessed him with her kindness.
show affection or fondness towards someone
Bless your heart for helping me out.
express sympathy or pity towards a group
Bless y'all's heart, I know it's been tough.
used to express sympathy or pity
You lost your keys again? Bless your heart.
express affection or sympathy towards someone
Bless her little heart, she tried so hard.
expression of sympathy or pity
Bless y'all's hearts, that sounds tough.
express approval for those promoting peace
We should bless the peacemakers for their efforts.
express good wishes or invoke divine favor
When someone sneezes, people often say 'god bless'.
make the sign of the cross on oneself
She would bless herself before entering the church.
wish for God to protect or help America
At the end of his speech, he said, 'God bless America.'
speak about people with a mix of sympathy and gentle criticism
They just bless hearts whenever kids make the same silly mistake again.
show affection or appreciation for someone in a cute way
Oh, bless your adorable cotton socks for helping me!
show sympathy or soften a critical remark
He tried his best, bless his soul.
express affection or endearment towards someone
She baked cookies for everyone, bless her cotton socks!
express affection or endearment towards someone
Oh, bless little cotton socks, she's so adorable!
expresses surprise or amazement
Bless my soul, I didn't see that coming!
show sympathy or pity for someone
Bless her soul, she tried her best.
show endearment for someone's kind action
Bless his sweet cotton socks, he helped me with my bags!
Origin of bless
Old English, bletsian (to consecrate) + -sian (suffix)
Examples of bless in a sentence
The community was blessed with a bountiful harvest. The priest will bless the congregation. May the gods bless this union. We bless the food we are about to eat. I bless the day we met. The board blessed the merger with enthusiasm.
Her parents blessed her decision to study abroad. He is blessed with an artistic talent. They were blessed with natural beauty. They gathered to bless the new church. He asked the rabbi to bless the meal.
View all translations of bless
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- French:bénir, consacrer, ...
- German:segnen, danken, ...
- Italian:benedire, approvare, ...
- Spanish:bendecir, consagrar, ...
- Portuguese:abençoar, aprovar, ...
- Chinese:赐福, 感谢, ...
- Japanese:もたらす, 神の恵みを祈る, ...
- Arabic:بَارَكَ, دَعَا لَهُ بِالخَيْر, ...
- Hebrew:לְבָרֵךְ, לְהוֹדוֹת, ...
- Russian:одарить, освятить, ...
- Ukrainian:благословити, освятити, ...
- Hindi:सुखी-समृद्ध करना, आशीर्वाद देना, ...
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