blissful

adjective

bliss·​ful ˈblis-fəl 

1

: full of, marked by, or causing complete happiness

a blissful marriage

2

: happily benighted

blissful ignorance

blissfully

ˈblis-fə-lē 

adverb

blissfulness noun

Synonyms of blissful

• thankful
• happy
• delighted
• satisfied
• pleased
• glad
• joyous
• joyful

Examples of blissful in a Sentence

At first, their time together was blissful.

He sat there in a blissful state of comfort.

a blissful setting for a wedding

Recent Examples on the Web

Treatments follow Thai, Chinese, and Indian healing methods, and the cavernous aqua-therapy lounge with sauna and vitality pool is a blissful hangout after a massage. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

The lymphatic drainage–promoting gizmo switches between six temperatures — hot and cold alike — to tighten, boost radiance, and fake nine blissful hours of sleep. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The black-and-white clip filmed by fashion photographer Mert Alas has the feel of blissful home video shot at the coolest party you will never get invited to. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

Now Carrie enters public school for the very first time, and with the reemergence of formidable telekinetic abilities, her blissful naivety of girlhood and her wide-open heart make her easy prey for physical and online bullies. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see bliss

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing blissful

• blissful ignorance