Blessed
/blɛst/
Definitions
2 meaningsHoly, consecrated, or enjoying divine favor.
/blɛst/
Sacred, holy, or divinely favored.
The blessed event of their child's birth filled them with joy.
💡 Simply: Lucky, fortunate, or holy.
More Examples
She considered herself blessed to have such supportive friends.
How It's Used
"The blessed sacrament was held aloft."
"She felt blessed to have such a loving family."
Extremely fortunate or happy.
/blɛst/
Happy, fortunate, or delightful.
We are blessed with good health.
💡 Simply: Very happy and lucky.
More Examples
It's a blessed relief to finally finish that project.
How It's Used
"I'm blessed to have a job I love."
From Old English *blētsod, past participle of *blētian 'to offer sacrifice, make offerings', from Proto-Germanic *blēþijaną, related to Old High German blizen 'to sacrifice'. The modern sense developed from religious contexts of divine favor.
Historically, 'blessed' was primarily used in religious contexts. Its secular use, emphasizing good fortune, became more common in later centuries.
Memory tip
Think of receiving a blessing, a positive and sacred act.
Word Origin
"To offer sacrifice; to consecrate"