bliss

noun

ˈblis How to pronounce bliss (audio)
Synonyms of bliss
1
: complete happiness
enjoying eternal bliss in heaven
marital bliss
the sheer bliss of an afternoon at the spa
2
: paradise, heaven

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Examples of bliss in a Sentence

Relaxing on the porch of our private villa was sheer bliss. the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death
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Follow your bliss — the things that light you up are worth exploring. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Biting into that first jolt of powerful mustard and beef is always bliss. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026 None of this is to suggest Brisbane is a utopian fantasy of domestic bliss. — Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 To the generation now eyeing the altar, such ostentatious bliss may be a relic of more innocent times. — Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bliss

Word History

Etymology

Middle English blisse, from Old English bliss; akin to Old English blīthe blithe

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bliss was before the 12th century

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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bliss. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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bliss

noun
ˈblis How to pronounce bliss (audio)
: complete happiness : joy
blissful
-fəl
adjective
blissfully
-fə-lē
adverb
blissfulness noun

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