blessed (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈblɛsɪd/
Definition
Enjoying divine favor and protection, or bringing happiness and good fortune.
Examples
The priest offered a special prayer for the blessed union of the couple.
Many people feel blessed to live in a peaceful and prosperous country.
She considered herself blessed to have such supportive friends and family.
How to Use blessed
- be blessed with (prepositional phrase)
- To be fortunate to have something good. — "He is blessed with incredible artistic talent."
- blessed be (idiom)
- An archaic or religious expression of praise or good wishes. — "Blessed be the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God."
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