bliss

noun

ˈblis 

1

: complete happiness

enjoying eternal bliss in heaven

marital bliss

the sheer bliss of an afternoon at the spa

2

: paradise, heaven

Synonyms

• sky
• heaven
• paradise
• Zion

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

Kylie cemented herself as a bona fide tastemaker in the early-2000s, so prepare for pure pop bliss. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Here, on starry evenings, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about choosing a blockbuster from Calcot’s mammoth DVD library, strolling back to your cozy bolthole, and clinking a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon to the sound of a crackling fireplace—pure, country, bliss. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

Aside from skin soothing and healing, the energy healing Nic offers and overall relaxation is pure bliss, ideal for anyone looking for a luxurious self-care moment. —Essence, 27 June 2025

As the Liberty celebrated their first title in franchise history last October, Ionescu experienced the bliss of winning. —Ben Pickman, New York Times, 17 June 2025

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

Phrases Containing bliss

• ignorance is bliss
• marital bliss
• red bliss
• wedded bliss

Rhymes for bliss

• bis
• criss
• dis
• diss
• hiss
• kiss
• kris
• liss
• mis
• miss
• riss
• sis

Kids Definition

bliss

noun

ˈblis 

: complete happiness : joy

blissful

-fəl

adjective

blissfully

-fə-lē

adverb

blissfulness noun