BLISSFUL Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

blissful

adjective

ˈblis-fəl

Definition of blissful

as in thankful

experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked

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Recent Examples of blissful But the Ojai Music Festival comfort zone goes no further than a blissful outdoor setting in Libbey Park and convivial audience. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Everyone gets a happy ending, from Richie’s first flight to Tina’s promotion to Marcus’ resolution with his dad to Ebra’s franchise plan to Natalie’s blissful work-life balance. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 Bean Point Bean Point, a remote beach area on the northern tip of Anna Maria Island, is known for its soft white sands and epic views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge as much as for its blissful lack of crowds. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blissful

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Adjective

For Veronica Villa — who had her photo taken — the Fourth of July means being thankful to live in California specifically.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Matt and Danielle were able to bring their healthy twin boys home, and feel thankful for the quick response from Perinton Ambulance and Highland Hospital.

— Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

Definition of thankful

Adjective

At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Like many great works of American literature, the book is an unflinching portrait of a seemingly happy family held together by hubris and fear of change.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026

Definition of happy

Adjective

When asked about whether this was a tribute to actress Caitlin Zoz, who plays the character Kathleen Billings on the series, Yost seemed delighted at picking up on that.

— Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Adam Green, a co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, is delighted with Kiros’s win over DeGette, and with the broader successes of insurgent Democrats so far this primary season.

— Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Definition of delighted

Adjective

And with that, brands are no longer satisfied with trackside visibility alone.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Mortgages will also generally continue to rack up interest until the loan is satisfied and many personal and auto loans also continue to accumulate interest, according to their terms.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of satisfied

Adjective

Jacie Prieto Lopez, LA28’s vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a statement that her organization is pleased to forward the agreement to the council for consideration.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Jackass fans appear pleased with the celebration that combines a look back at classic stunts alongside an array of new footage, with Best and Last nabbing an A- CinemaScore.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026

Definition of pleased

Adjective

Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The joyous if relatively restrained gathering was the culmination of the riotous nationwide celebrations that had broken out on the evening of April 12, when the results of the parliamentary elections came in.

— Gordon F. Sander, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Definition of joyous

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