beatific
UK: ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk | US: ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk
adj. showing or producing supreme happiness or bliss
adj. saintly; resembling or befitting an angel
The word "beatific" originates from Latin beatificus, combining beatus (meaning "blessed" or "happy") and -ficus (a suffix meaning "making" or "producing"). The term evolved in Medieval Latin as beatificus, later adopted into English in the 17th century to describe a state of heavenly joy or saintly radiance. The morpheme beati preserves the core idea of divine bliss, while -fic emphasizes the active quality of inducing such happiness.
The monk’s beatific smile conveyed profound inner peace.
Her beatific expression suggested she had experienced a spiritual revelation.
The painting depicted the Virgin Mary with a beatific glow.
The sunset cast a beatific light over the tranquil lake.
His beatific demeanor made him beloved by everyone in the village.