blessed 1 of 2

variants also blest
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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the blessed sight of home after a long journey

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blessed

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verb

variants also blest
past tense of bless
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Recent Examples of blessed
Adjective
This year has been very blessed — a lot has happened. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024 For two hours that afternoon, Jeanie Crawford—a doctor per her credentials, a blessed sorceress per my experience—pulled, tugged, straightened, bent, jabbed, and corrected seemingly every bone in my body. Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
If your home isn’t blessed with the luxury of a working fireplace, head to a nearby bar or restaurant that has one and soak up the holiday hygge there. Erin Reimel, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024 Fortunately the Bay State is blessed with fantastic museums, both major institutions and small, unique versions. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for blessed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessed
Adjective
  • The attack during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan could signal the full resumption of a war that has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction across Gaza.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • When the threat of Christianizing forces grows more imminent, a holy sacrifice is made that changes Deirdre’s life forever.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • However, the oil miraculously burned for eight days until new consecrated oil could be found.
    Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
  • That was the most moving moment of the day for Marie Capucine, 37, a consecrated virgin representing her Parisian parish of Saint Germain des Prés at the reopening.
    THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Conclusion National Sloppy Joe Day on March 18 offers a delightful opportunity to indulge in this classic sandwich, whether in its traditional form or with a modern twist like cannabis infusion.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Why parents love it: Both the Octonauts series and movie teaches kids about marine biology in a fun, delightful way.
    Anna Earl, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In 2019, Mariah was gifted two new legs, by the people who made her first prosthetic.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Berger sported an array of suits on the show, and Livingston was apparently gifted many of them.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • After Achilles’ death during the Trojan War, his divine armor became the ultimate prize, symbolizing the title of the army’s most valuable warrior.
    Antonis Kocheilas, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Channeling creative and destructive energies, these divine beings, depicted in states of perpetual transformation, are deeply intertwined with nature.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
  • From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • When Saudi Arabia, endowed with plentiful reserves of oil and gas, scrambles to build nuclear power plants, the country is not meeting its energy needs.
    Thomas Bass Author, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Allen, the former associate dean for academic affairs in the UAMS College of Health Professions, endowed the concert series before her death in 2023.
    Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Another heavenly spot is the Punta Pròdani beach with a rugged cove-like setting.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Memphis rap was the key influence for them and many other phonk heads like DJ Smokey, who would rewire Playa Fly and Kingpin Skinny Pimp vocals with heavenly beats.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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