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bliss

noun
\ ˈblis How to pronounce bliss (audio) \

Definition of bliss

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

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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 soft-toned interior is California casual yet elegant and the deck is beach bliss. Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "8 picks for great meal deals during Fort Lauderdale restaurant months," 31 July 2019 On the other hand, his treatment of the dreamy slow movement was pure bliss. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "At Tanglewood, Andris Nelsons and BSO shake the Shed with long-awaited Verdi Requiem," 14 July 2019 Imagine watching an online video while your brain turns into a puddle of bliss. Craig Richard, BostonGlobe.com, "The blissful and bizarre world of ASMR," 16 Aug. 2019 Like Donna Reed and Lucille Ball before her, Mary Tyler Moore lent her name to a sitcom that relied on her bubbly charm, but unlike her predecessors, Moore played a woman who put career and independence ahead of domestic bliss. Joanna Scutts, Curbed, "The shows we’ve lived by," 14 Aug. 2019 Choose one or two dishes or snacks, supplement with fresh fruit and lots of water, and you’ll be set for a morning or afternoon of sandy bliss. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, "Six portable snack recipes for your beachside (or other outdoor) eating," 10 Aug. 2019 After 20 years of wedded bliss, Micha and Shawn Woods decided to renew their vows in the city of love. Jasmine Grant, Essence, "Black Wedding Moment Of The Day: This Vow Renewal Ceremony In Paris Took Us Up, Up And Away," 8 Aug. 2019 Getting to do life with you is an infinite sea of bliss. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, "Ayesha and Stephen Curry proclaim their ‘forever’ love to celebrate 8th anniversary," 1 Aug. 2019 Tarantino prioritized songs with historical connections Beyond conjuring a feeling of bliss, Tarantino also prioritized songs with a historical connection to his characters. Andrew R. Chow, Time, "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood," 29 July 2019

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First Known Use of bliss

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for bliss

Middle English blisse, from Old English bliss; akin to Old English blīthe blithe

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bliss

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bliss

: complete happiness

bliss

noun
\ ˈblis How to pronounce bliss (audio) \

Kids Definition of bliss

: great happiness : joy

Other Words from bliss

blissful \ -​fÉ™l \ adjective
blissfully \ -​fÉ™-​lÄ“ \ adverb

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