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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At one point during Bertha’s ball, Gladys waltzes in her newfound bliss with the Duke.—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2025 Adventurers and photographers can enjoy proximity to not one, but two serene lakes, while an expansive book collection, outdoor shower, and sauna will help homebodies and health nuts find their bliss.—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025 But most striking about the song is its bridge, a glorious chorus of synths that dovetails into piano and strings before thumping back into head-nodding bliss.—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 July 2025 For lunch or dinner, Beach Club 93 Restaurant is bliss.—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 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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