blissful

UK: ˈblɪs.fəl | US: ˈblɪs.fəl

Definition

  1. adj. extremely happy; full of joy

  2. adj. characterized by perfect happiness or contentment

Structure
bliss <joy>ful <full of>
Etymology

blissful = bliss<joy> + ful<full of>

  • bliss: From Old English blīþs (joy, kindness), derived from blīþe (happy, gentle). Evolved to signify intense or divine happiness.
  • ful: A suffix from Old English -full (full of), used to form adjectives indicating abundance.

Etymology Origin:
The word "blissful" combines the Old English root for joy (bliss) with the adjectival suffix -ful, creating a term that literally means "full of joy." Over time, bliss gained connotations of heavenly or sublime happiness, elevating "blissful" to describe profound, often serene delight.

Examples

  1. She wore a blissful smile after receiving the good news.

  2. The couple spent a blissful afternoon by the lake.

  3. Listening to the waves, he felt utterly blissful.

  4. Their vacation was a blissful escape from daily stress.

  5. The garden’s tranquility left her in a blissful state.