noun
Freq #100087
Meanings
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1
noun
a state of complete happiness, fulfillment, or spiritual well-being
The philosopher asked whether wealth was necessary for a life of blessedness.
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2
noun
the state of being holy or enjoying divine favor
The hymn describes the blessedness of those who place their trust in God.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English blessednesse, formed from blessed + -ness. The suffix turns the adjective into a noun denoting a state; religious and philosophical use developed the strong sense of supreme happiness or divine favor.