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blessed
BLEH-sihd
Blessed (adj) means Favoured or protected, especially by God or good fortune. Example: “We were blessed with perfect weather for the whole of our holiday.”
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Favoured or protected, especially by God or good fortune.
"We were blessed with perfect weather for the whole of our holiday."
"They felt truly blessed to have such supportive friends."
"The blessed couple exchanged rings at the altar."
How to use blessed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFortunate or graced, often in a spiritual sense but also used loosely for good luck.
Common pairings
feel blessed
blessed event
truly blessed
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more blessed
- Superlative
- most blessed
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Rhymes for blessed
dressed
pressed
assessed
stressed
obsessed
recessed
depressed
professed
repressed
possessed
oppressed
impressed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “blessed” mean?
The word “blessed” means favoured or protected, especially by God or good fortune. In plain terms, fortunate or graced, often in a spiritual sense but also used loosely for good luck.
How do you pronounce “blessed”?
“Blessed” is pronounced BLEH-sihd (/ˈblɛsɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “blessed” in a sentence?
Here is “blessed” used in a sentence: “They felt truly blessed to have such supportive friends.”
What part of speech is “blessed”?
“Blessed” is an adjective.
Is “blessed” a common word?
“Blessed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'blessed' as an adjective and 'blessed' as a past-tense verb?
As an adjective meaning favoured or protected, 'blessed' is often said with two syllables ('bless-ed'), as in 'a blessed event'. As the past tense of the verb 'to bless', it is said with one syllable, as in 'the priest blessed the crowd'. The spelling is the same, but the form and rhythm differ.
What is the difference between 'blessed' and 'lucky'?
'Lucky' suggests good things happening simply by chance, while 'blessed' suggests being favoured or protected, often with a sense of gratitude or of good fortune coming from God or a higher power. Calling yourself blessed usually carries a warmer, more thankful tone than calling yourself lucky.
What is the opposite of 'blessed'?
The usual opposite is 'cursed', meaning afflicted or doomed to misfortune rather than favoured or protected. 'Unlucky' or 'ill-fated' can also work when the sense is simply a lack of good fortune.
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