blissful

adjective

bliss·​ful ˈblis-fəl 

1

: full of, marked by, or causing complete happiness

a blissful marriage

2

: happily benighted

blissful ignorance

blissfully

ˈblis-fə-lē 

adverb

blissfulness noun

Synonyms

• chuffed [British]
• delighted
• glad
• gratified
• happy
• joyful
• joyous
• pleased
• satisfied
• thankful
• tickled

Examples of blissful in a Sentence

At first, their time together was blissful.

He sat there in a blissful state of comfort.

a blissful setting for a wedding

Recent Examples on the Web

Post-nuptials, spend a blissful weekend canoeing and kayaking on the lake, or exploring the local forests on a hike. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025

And his commanding voice leads the way for the blissful and bombastic blend of music delivered by a range of amazing vocalists throughout the cast. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025

What Les Grands Buffets Is About The goal of Les Grands Buffets is to introduce guests to traditional French gastronomy, educate them, and create a blissful, emotional experience of excitement, discovery, adventure, and pure joy. —Michelle Greenwald, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Amid global turmoil that seems to prevail, Paris Fashion Week for Fall Winter 2025 is a blissful escape from the negative news feed. —Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see bliss

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing blissful

• blissful ignorance