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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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Sarah Hopkins, head teacher of Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School said "morale is low, engagement hard to keep and the admin is a huge burden".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Nish, a Year 10 pupil at Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School in Merthyr Tydfil, said the "stress gets to you".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The campaign faced some fierce detractors within Zanu-PF, but its main critic - Blessed Geza, also known as "Bombshell" - died earlier this year.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The company said the internal investigation continued and led to the Blessed Trust account being shut down earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my Prayer, nor His Mercy from me.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

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