bliss

noun

1
: complete happiness
enjoying eternal bliss in heaven
marital bliss
the sheer bliss of an afternoon at the spa
2

Examples of bliss in a Sentence

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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The deck space is bliss for morning coffee moments, and the firepit is begging for s’mores. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025 Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly may have one of the most memorable — and relatable — love stories in television history, but the couple’s ultimate bliss took nine seasons to get there. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025 So go ahead, elevate your routine and discover the bliss that only cannabis wellness can provide. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025 The pair of Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones is pure audio bliss, now at 38% off. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 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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Cite this Entry

“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bliss. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

bliss

noun
: complete happiness : joy
blissful
-fəl
adjective
blissfully
-fə-lē
adverb
blissfulness noun

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