blessedness

noun

Definition of blessednessnext
1
as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment the proud parents can scarcely describe the blessedness of having four healthy children

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2
as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous Mother Teresa's renowned blessedness made her an obvious candidate for sainthood

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessedness
  1. joy
  2. holiness
  3. happiness
  4. spirituality
  5. bliss
Noun
  • Dolled Up Trend Welcome to the dollhouse, where exaggerated proportions play up your childlike sense of wonder and joy.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Watch the video above to see two kids light up at their new fluffy bundle of joy!
    Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of joy
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  • Pleasing or terrible smells could also signify holiness or evil.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 Nov. 2024
  • God is with us through our best of friends because friendship is holiness at its practical best.
    Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of holiness
Noun
  • Thank you for filling my life with so much love and happiness.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The ability to experience different cultures and lifestyles and enjoy adventure, which boost your happiness and productivity.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of happiness
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  • This is when Neptune—planet of spirituality and universal love—enters Aries.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Every 25 years, Rome becomes the epicenter of one of the Catholic world’s most extraordinary celebrations: the Jubilee Year, a centuries-old tradition combining spirituality, pageantry, and an influx of global visitors.
    Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of spirituality
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  • Later home felt everywhere, radiant waters, thistles, greenest hilltops dotted with sheep, masses of tulips and geese, wandering William’s intricate paths, pausing at every turn, life stretching ahead, mountains of bliss and searing sorrow for years to come.
    Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Price upon publish date of this article: $350 Flamingo Estate Peppermint Exfoliating Soap Brick $42 Buy Now at flamingo estate This oversized bar soap will turn the everyday task of washing hands into pure bliss.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of bliss
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