Synonyms for

Bliss

Verb / blɪs / Another word for bliss — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bliss means a state of extreme happiness or joy.

Synonyms & similar words

walkingonair blissfulness cloudnine seventhheaven happiness joy euphoria elation glee delight contentment ecstasy rapture paradise heaven utopia nirvana serenity tranquility peace calmness pleasure satisfaction fulfillment

Synonyms by register

Formal

felicity joy contentment ecstasy

Informal

happiness joy delight thrill

Literary

beatitude rapture elation

Antonyms

misery sorrow unhappiness grief despair anguish woe

Common collocations

  • pure bliss
  • absolute bliss
  • blissful ignorance
  • moment of bliss
  • blissful state
  • marital bliss
  • eternal bliss

Word family

noun bliss
adjective blissful

Usage note

Bliss refers to perfect happiness or great joy. It is often used to describe a state of extreme contentment or spiritual joy.

Example sentences

  1. She felt pure bliss when she saw her new puppy for the first time.
  2. The couple's wedding day was filled with bliss and love.
  3. The beach vacation brought her nothing but bliss and relaxation.
  4. Her face lit up with bliss as she watched the fireworks display.
  5. The warm sun and cool breeze created a feeling of bliss within her.

Quotes

  • The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved. - Victor Hugo
  • The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing. - Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • The greatest wealth is to live content with little. - Plato

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