Dictionary Entry
beatific
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/bɪəˈtɪfɪk/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.32)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Blessed, blissful, heavenly
In a Sentence
“The child's beatific smile radiated pure joy and innocence.”
Published Usage Examples
“Also of note: the picture of Erica looking beatific is amazing, and the Lion King pose Shawn is doing with Jude in that one pic is amazing.”
“What is the experience we call the beatific vision in heaven?”
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Origin
From Latin 'beatus' meaning 'blessed'.
Common Phrases
vision beatificsmile beatific. beatificexpression beatificvisions beatificstate beatificbeatific almost
Related Words
Poetry examples for “beatific”
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