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bless·ed (blest)
 blessed (blest)
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- pronunciation:
- blest
[or]
ble
sihd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
hallowed; sanctified.
- synonyms:
- exalted, holy, sacred, sanctified
- similar words:
- beatific, hallowed
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| definition 2: |
worthy of divine favor.
our blessed rescuers- antonyms:
- cursed
- similar words:
- exalted, glorious, sacred, sainted
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| definition 3: |
having had good fortune conferred upon one.
She felt blessed to have such a sweet child.- synonyms:
- fortunate
- antonyms:
- accursed, cursed, wretched
- similar words:
- favored, lucky, privileged
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| definition 4: |
bringing pleasure; joyous.
A baby's birth is a blessed event.- synonyms:
- exalted, felicitous, happy, joyful, wonderful
- antonyms:
- accursed, tragic
- similar words:
- beatific, buoyant, elated, exultant
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| related words: |
happy, holy, joyful, joyous, jubilant |
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| derivations: |
blessedly (adv.), blessedness (n.) |
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