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Definition of blessedness

blessedness

/ˈblɛs.ɪd.nəs/
bless · ed · ness
Adverb:blessedly
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Plural:blessednesses
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Adjective:blessed
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• noun

1

The state or condition of being favored by God, consecrated, or endowed with divine grace and spiritual peace.

Example

"The ancient theologians wrote extensively about the eternal blessedness awaiting the righteous."

2

Supreme happiness, joyful contentment, or good fortune.

Example

"Sitting quietly in the sunlit garden brought her a profound sense of inner blessedness."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When forming this noun from the four-syllable adjective 'blessed', the word is typically pronounced with three syllables (BLES-id-nis) rather than two.

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bless
blessed
blessedly
blessedness
blessing
blight
blighted

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'blessednesse', formed from the past participle of Old English 'bletsian' ('to consecrate with blood' or 'to make holy') and the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blessedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blessedness
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