blissfully

[blis-fuhl-ee]

adverb

1. in a way that is characterized by supreme happiness, peace, and contentment.

   My cat lay blissfully stretching and purring on the sunny veranda.

2. 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.

Other Word Forms

• unblissfully adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of blissfully¹

blissful ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“I throw my cellular device in the water,” she cooed blissfully in the LP’s strummy title track, “Can you reach me? No, you can’t.”

From Los Angeles Times

They stood blissfully in place in the middle of the road, planted like the palm trees above them.

From Los Angeles Times

These films have also offered portrayals of the Warrens that skirt any of their personal controversies, presenting them as blissfully married, heroic figures.

From Los Angeles Times

Their latest roles see them play Ivy and Theo Rose - a wealthy couple once blissfully in love, who now find themselves in a marriage breakdown and bitter divorce battle.

From BBC

As you might have guessed, the summer group was blissfully happy, and the winter group did not enjoy their stroll.

From Los Angeles Times

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