Blessed (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. consecrated; sacred; holy; sanctified: the blessed bond of matrimony.
  2. worthy of adoration, reverence, or worship: Buddha, the Blessed One.
  3. divinely or happily favored; fortunate to have, do, or experience something: often used in a lighthearted way or to avoid sounding boastful: We’ve been blessed with excellent health.You’re blessed to have such a supportive family.Look at the great handbag I found online for next to nothing—I’m so blessed!
  4. blissfully happy or contented.
  5. beatified (def. 1).
  6. bringing happiness and thankfulness: How exciting that you’re expecting—when is the blessed event supposed to happen?The steady income gave them a blessed sense of security.
  7. damned: I'm blessed if I know.
  8. (used as an intensifier): That lawyer was worth every blessed cent we paid him.
noun
  1. those who have died and are believed to be experiencing happiness or bliss in heaven: Our beloved sister is now among the blessed.
verb
  1. a simple past tense and past participle of bless.
adjective
  1. made holy by religious ceremony; consecrated
  2. worthy of deep reverence or respect
  3. (of a person) beatified by the pope
  4. characterized by happiness or good fortune
  5. bringing great happiness or good fortune
  6. a euphemistic word for damned I'm blessed if I know
noun
  1. the dead who are already enjoying heavenly bliss
Blessed (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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