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blissful

25 synonyms and 9 antonyms for blissful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Full of joy and contentment; extremely happy.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

elated euphoric orgasmic overjoyed rapturous on cloud nine air-headed blissed out enrapt rapt cock-a-hoop exultant filled with happiness giddy gladsome gleeful greatly pleased over the moon lighthearted walking on air

Antonyms

How to use blissful

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

blissful ignorance blissful silence blissful smile

Etymology

From Middle English blisful, formed from bliss plus -ful.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blissful” mean?

The word “blissful” means full of joy and contentment; extremely happy. In plain terms, describing a state or feeling of complete happiness.

How do you use “blissful” in a sentence?

Here is “blissful” used in a sentence: “They spent a blissful week away from their phones.”

What is the opposite of “blissful”?

The opposite of “blissful” — its antonyms — are blue, bummed out, depressed, discontented and grieving.

What part of speech is “blissful”?

“Blissful” is an adjective.

Where does the word “blissful” come from?

The word “blissful” comes from Middle English. From Middle English blisful, formed from bliss plus -ful.

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