Dictionary Entry

blessed

adjective

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Meaning

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Having or bringing good fortune, divine favor, or happiness; or consecrated or made holy.

Example Sentence

The blessed child received many gifts on her birthday.

Usage Note

Used to describe someone or something that is fortunate, happy, or divinely favored. It can also refer to something that has been consecrated or made holy, often in a religious context.

Synonyms

fortunate happy holy sacred favored consecrated

Antonyms

unfortunate cursed unhappy damned unfavored