blessed

[ bles-id; especially for 3, 7 blest ]
/ ˈblɛs ɪd; especially for 3, 7 blɛst /

adjective

Also blest.

Origin of blessed

Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; see origin at bless, -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM blessed

Words nearby blessed

blepharotomy, blert, blesbok, blesbuck, bless, blessed, blessed event, blessed sacrament, blessed trinity, blessed virgin, blessig's cysts

British Dictionary definitions for well-blessed (1 of 2)

well-blessed

adjective (well blessed when postpositive)

having been generously endowed with a talent, beauty, etc

British Dictionary definitions for well-blessed (2 of 2)

blessed
/ (ˈblɛsɪd, blɛst) /

adjective

noun

the blessed Christianity the dead who are already enjoying heavenly bliss

Derived forms of blessed

blessedly, adverb blessedness, noun