Bliss
/blɪs/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A state of perfect happiness or joy.
The couple found bliss in each other's company during their vacation.
A source of great joy or happiness.
Reading her favorite book on a rainy day was pure bliss for her.
A state of spiritual or mental peace.
He achieved a sense of bliss through meditation and mindfulness.
Etymology
Old English 'blīþe', meaning 'joyful, cheerful'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blissful ignorance
The state of being unaware of unpleasant facts.
bliss out
To relax completely and feel very happy.
in bliss
In a state of happiness or complete joy.
Related Words
ecstasy
An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
rapture
A state of intense joy or delight.
Slang Meanings
To be in a very happy state, often after achieving something.
After winning the lottery, I was blissed out for weeks.
Feeling ecstatic or in a state of bliss.
The concert left me feeling totally blissed.