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blessed

[bles-id, blest] / ˈblɛs ɪd, blɛst /
ADJECTIVE
sanctified
Synonyms
STRONG
adored beatified consecrated divine enthroned exalted glorified hallowed redeemed resurrected revered rewarded saved
WEAK
among the angels holy inviolable sacred sacrosanct spiritual unprofane
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cursed
WEAK
condemned damned disapproved unblessed
ADJECTIVE
happy
Synonyms
STRONG
content contented endowed favored granted
WEAK
blissful fortunate glad joyful joyous lucky
Antonyms
STRONG
discontent dissatisfied disturbed unhappy upset

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Aboard the papal plane on Monday, Leo told reporters: "The Gospel says... blessed are the peacemakers."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"He was huge. We were blessed to have Rambo and Bale together," says Ledley.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He was always blessed with a sense of the theatrical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“As an artist, I just can’t think of a better life than the one that I’ve been blessed with,” Redford said in his acceptance speech.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Tristran flexed his burned hand in the blessed cool of the cloud.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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