blessed

[ˈblɛsɪd]

blessed Definition

• 1. made holy by religious ceremony or divine grace
• 2. bringing pleasure, contentment, or good fortune

Using blessed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blessed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The priest blessed the water before baptizing the baby.

• Example

  She felt blessed to have such a supportive family.

• Example

  Winning the lottery was a blessed event for the struggling family.

blessed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blessed

• hallowed
• consecrated
• sanctified
• happy
• fortunate
• lucky

Antonyms for blessed

• cursed
• unfortunate

Phrases with blessed

• blessed event

  a euphemism for childbirth

  Example

  We are expecting a blessed event in a few months.

• blessed relief

  a feeling of happiness or comfort after a difficult or unpleasant experience

  Example

  After weeks of stress, the vacation was a blessed relief.

• blessed with

  having something that is considered special or desirable

  Example

  She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice.

Origins of blessed

from Old English 'blētsian', meaning 'to consecrate with blood'

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Summary: blessed in Brief

The term 'blessed' [ˈblɛsɪd] can refer to being made holy through religious ceremony or divine grace, as well as bringing pleasure, contentment, or good fortune. Examples include 'The priest blessed the water before baptizing the baby,' and 'She felt blessed to have such a supportive family.' Phrases like 'blessed event' and 'blessed relief' denote childbirth and relief from difficulty, respectively. 'Blessed with' indicates having something special or desirable.