Relaxing on the porch of our private villa was sheer bliss.
the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death
Recent Examples on the WebFrom the big screen to baby bliss, the family continues to defy expectations in all their endeavors.—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024 Apparently, future Sheldon Cooper and Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler are still enjoying domestic bliss and keeping quite busy.—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bliss
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English blisse, from Old English bliss; akin to Old English blīthe blithe
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of bliss was
before the 12th century
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