blessed

American  

[bles-id, blest] / ˈblɛs ɪd, blɛst /

adjective

1. Sometimes Blessed consecrated; sacred; holy; sanctified.

   the blessed bond of matrimony.

2. Sometimes Blessed worthy of adoration, reverence, or worship.

   Buddha, the Blessed One.

3. divinely or happily favored; fortunate to have, do, or experience something: often used in a lighthearted way or to avoid sounding boastful.

   We’ve been blessed with excellent health.

   You’re blessed to have such a supportive family.

   Look at the great handbag I found online for next to nothing—I’m so blessed!

4. blissfully happy or contented.

5. Roman Catholic Church. beatified.

6. bringing happiness and thankfulness.

   How exciting that you’re expecting—when is the blessed event supposed to happen?

   The steady income gave them a blessed sense of security.

7. Informal. damned.

   I'm blessed if I know.

8. Informal. (used as an intensifier).

   That lawyer was worth every blessed cent we paid him.

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noun

1. the blessed, those who have died and are believed to be experiencing happiness or bliss in heaven.

   Our beloved sister is now among the blessed.

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of bless.

blessed British  

/ blɛst, ˈblɛsɪd /

adjective

1. made holy by religious ceremony; consecrated

2. worthy of deep reverence or respect

3. RC Church (of a person) beatified by the pope

4. characterized by happiness or good fortune

   a blessed time

5. bringing great happiness or good fortune

6. a euphemistic word for damned

   I'm blessed if I know

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noun

1. Christianity the dead who are already enjoying heavenly bliss

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• blessedness
  noun
• superblessed
  adjective
• well-blessed
  adjective
• superblessedness
  noun
• blessedly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of blessed

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English; bless + -ed ²

Explanation

If you say you've been blessed, you feel lucky to have something: health, love, fame, fortune, talent, etc. I'm very happy for you; the only time I feel blessed is when I sneeze. You can pronounce blessed as one syllable (“blest”) or as two (“bless-id”). The phrase “blessed event” is an old-fashioned way of referring to a baby's birth. If you've been blessed with musical talent, you might pick up the piano quickly. If you've been blessed with physical strength, you should still pick up the piano carefully.

Example Sentences

The 52-year-old German is known as one of the game's keenest minds, a coach obsessed with detail and blessed with a special gift for analysis.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

RaiNao, has had one of the most blessed career arcs of her generation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

After reporting fake revenue that Arthur Andersen blessed, Global Crossing filed for bankruptcy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Up until now, America has been an equally lucky nation, blessed with vast resources and resilient people who came to this country with lots of energy and ambition.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Watching them together, I felt so blessed to be a part of such a loving and closely bonded family.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles