Bliss
/blɪs/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Perfect happiness; joyful serenity.
/blɪs/
nounpositiveBeginner
General
A state of perfect happiness.
The sun shone on her face, bringing pure bliss.
💡 Simply: Feeling extremely happy and peaceful.
More Examples
2
She felt the bliss of being completely relaxed.
How It's Used
Literary
"She felt a sense of utter bliss."
Everyday
"The couple enjoyed blissful moments together."
From Middle English blisse, from Old English blis, from Proto-Germanic *blisō, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰley-s-.
The word 'bliss' has been used to describe states of happiness and joy since Old English times, often in religious or poetic contexts.
Memory tip
Think of 'blissful' as overflowing with happiness.
Practice
Base: bliss
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