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bliss

[blɪs]

bliss Definition

  • 1perfect happiness and joy
  • 2a state of complete happiness or joy, often associated with spiritual or romantic contexts

Using bliss: Examples

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

  • Example

    The couple was in a state of bliss after their wedding.

  • Example

    She felt pure bliss while meditating.

  • Example

    The child's laughter brought her mother pure bliss.

  • Example

    The view from the mountaintop was absolute bliss.

bliss Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for bliss

Idioms Using bliss

  • sometimes it is better not to know about something that may cause worry or distress

    Example

    She decided not to read the news today because ignorance is bliss.

  • blissful state

    a state of complete happiness or contentment

    Example

    After finishing her final exams, she was in a blissful state for days.

  • blissful sleep

    a deep and restful sleep

    Example

    After a long day of hiking, he fell into a blissful sleep.

Phrases with bliss

  • to enter a state of complete relaxation or happiness

    Example

    I like to put on some music and just bliss out after a long day at work.

  • blissful ignorance

    a state of not knowing about something unpleasant or negative

    Example

    He lived in blissful ignorance of the problems his company was facing.

  • the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor in food or drink

    Example

    The chef spent hours trying to find the bliss point for her new dessert recipe.

Origins of bliss

from Old English 'blīths', meaning 'joy, merriment'

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Summary: bliss in Brief

The term 'bliss' [blɪs] refers to perfect happiness and joy, often associated with spiritual or romantic contexts. It can be experienced through meditation, nature, or other means, as in 'The view from the mountaintop was absolute bliss.' 'Bliss' also appears in idioms like 'ignorance is bliss,' which suggests that sometimes it's better not to know about something that may cause worry or distress.

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