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bliss
/blɪs/
perfect happiness
She felt pure bliss as she walked along the beach at sunset.
She experienced complete happiness and contentment.
informal
A state of perfect happiness, joy, or contentment.
The couple found bliss in their quiet life together.
They were extremely happy and satisfied with their peaceful lifestyle.
Often used to describe an ideal or transcendent state of happiness.
Collocations
pure blisscomplete happinesseternal blisseverlasting happinessblissful ignorancehappy unawareness of problems
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'bliss' for deep, transcendent happiness, not for everyday joy.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
'Bliss' is a strong word. Use it sparingly for maximum impact.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'blisse', from Old English 'blīþs', meaning 'happy, cheerful'. Related to Old Norse 'blíðr' (gentle, mild).
Usage Notes
Often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe an idealized state of happiness. Can also be used ironically to describe a state of obliviousness.
Word Breakdown
bliss
happiness
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