blissfully
Americanadverb
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in a way that is characterized by supreme happiness, peace, and contentment.
My cat lay blissfully stretching and purring on the sunny veranda.
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in a way or to a degree that excludes any hint of unease, trouble, or discontent.
The man is almost certainly lying, yet far too many of his followers remain blissfully unaware.
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"I was blissfully ignorant. I raised my children to care about their community, to volunteer," she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
I don’t blame you for blissfully memory-holing this particular subplot.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
Sanih points out how her "phone is always getting notifications and sometimes I just want to be outside, blissfully listening to music".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
As this dark comedy’s opening credits roll, they’re blissfully practicing their first dance, laughing and stumbling as they try to get their twirls and steps right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
All around me, grown-ups crane their heads at the strange men walking through the park, but the kids jumping and laughing in the inflatable castle are blissfully unaware.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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