adv
blissfully
BLIHS-fuh-lee
Blissfully (adv) means In a completely happy or contented way; often used to describe being unaware of a problem. Example: “She remained blissfully unaware that her flight had been cancelled.”
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In a completely happy or contented way; often used to describe being unaware of a problem.
"She remained blissfully unaware that her flight had been cancelled."
"They walked blissfully along the shore at sunset."
How to use blissfully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappily, or completely — most often paired with "unaware" or "ignorant" to describe someone who has no idea something bad is happening.
Common pairings
blissfully unaware
blissfully happy
blissfully ignorant
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more blissfully
- Superlative
- most blissfully
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Etymology
From Middle English, formed from blissful plus the adverb suffix -ly.
Rhymes for blissfully
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What does “blissfully” mean?
The word “blissfully” means in a completely happy or contented way; often used to describe being unaware of a problem. In plain terms, happily, or completely — most often paired with "unaware" or "ignorant" to describe someone who has no idea something bad is happening.
How do you pronounce “blissfully”?
“Blissfully” is pronounced BLIHS-fuh-lee (/ˈblɪsfəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “blissfully” in a sentence?
Here is “blissfully” used in a sentence: “She remained blissfully unaware that her flight had been cancelled.”
What part of speech is “blissfully”?
“Blissfully” is an adverb.
Where does the word “blissfully” come from?
The word “blissfully” comes from Middle English. From Middle English, formed from blissful plus the adverb suffix -ly.
