bliss

noun

ˈblis How to pronounce bliss (audio)
Definition of blissnext
1
as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death

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2
as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment the enviable bliss of a happily married couple

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Recent Examples of bliss 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
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  1. sky
  2. joy
  3. heaven
  4. happiness
  5. paradise
Noun
  • The widespread alerts serve as a reminder of how unpredictable and forceful ocean conditions can become—even under sunny skies.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • This blue-white star 77 light-years from our sun is one of the brightest in the April sky.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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  • But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.
    — Danielle Pergament, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Nothing quite compares to the joy of sitting by the beach, breathing in the warm ocean breeze, and basking in the beauty of your surroundings.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of joy
Noun
  • April is when the constellations of winter like Orion the Hunter begin to make their last great stand in the western sky while Leo the Lion and other spring constellations continue their ascension in the eastern heavens.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Outer petals dipped in pink, bursting open with a yellow interior flicked with blushed tips is floral heaven.
    — New York Times Games, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
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  • The Handmaid’s Tale hasn’t exactly been the kind of show that has delivered too much in the way of happiness, so fans were excited to see one happy reunion for June.
    — Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2025
  • For me, happiness in the long run includes a family—hopefully with two or three daughters.
    — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of happiness
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  • Shop it now to turn your backyard into a paradise this summer.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • There are abundant trails for mountain biking and hiking, and the Roaring Fork River is a paradise for paddleboarders, kayakers, and flyfishers alike.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
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