bliss
gb/blˈɪs/ us/blˈɪs/
B2
English
~ 5000
teljes boldogság, boldogság
NOUN
B2
1
boldogság
A2
Usage pattern:
to be in bliss
She lay on the beach in pure bliss, listening to the sound of the waves.
Teljes boldogságban feküdt a tengerparton, és a hullámok hangját hallgatta.
The couple enjoyed years of marital bliss before moving abroad.
A pár éveken át élvezte a házastársi boldogságot, mielőtt külföldre költözött.
After the long hike, soaking in the hot spring was absolute bliss.
He closed his eyes and smiled in bliss as the music played.
Winning the championship filled her with bliss.
Learner examples
She felt bliss when she saw her baby smile.
Boldogságot érzett, amikor meglátta a kisbabája mosolyát.
They lived in bliss for many years.
Sok éven át boldogságban éltek.
It was bliss to rest after work.
The warm sun brought him bliss.
He sat in bliss by the river.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bliss' with 'bless'. 'Bliss' means happiness; 'bless' is a verb meaning to give a blessing or show kindness.
Meaning
Perfect happiness or joy
Collocations
marital bliss
|pure bliss
|state of bliss
|domestic bliss
|blissful happiness
Synonyms
joy (A general term for great happiness, not always as intense or serene as 'bliss'.)
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ecstasy (A very intense feeling of joy, sometimes stronger or more overwhelming than 'bliss'.)
Antonyms
misery (A state of great unhappiness, the opposite of bliss.)
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sorrow (Deep sadness, contrasting with the joy of bliss.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling of very great happiness and peace.
A state of complete happiness, joy, or contentment.
Grammar
Dictionary form
bliss
IPA
GB/blˈɪs/
US/blˈɪs/
Syllables & stress
bliss (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (bliss)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: bliss
- Plural: bliss
Word family
Core family
blissful
adjective
blissfully
adverb
Advanced or less common
blissfulness
noun
Expressions
domestic bliss
1/dəmˈɛstɪk blˈɪs/
fixed phrase
Perfect happiness at home
A very happy and peaceful home life.
Examples
- The couple spent their weekends gardening in domestic bliss.
- Domestic bliss was rare in that busy household.
domestic bliss
1/dəmˈɛstɪk blˈɪs/
fixed phrase
happy home and family life
a very happy life at home
Examples
- From the outside, they seemed to be living in domestic bliss.
- The magazine promised tips for achieving domestic bliss.
- He joked that domestic bliss ends when it’s his turn to do the dishes.
Learner examples
- They want domestic bliss.
ignorance is bliss
1/ˈɪɡnɚəns ˈɪz blˈɪs/
idiom
Not knowing can make you happier
Sometimes it is better and makes you happier if you do not know about bad or difficult things.
Examples
- I decided not to read the bad reviews—ignorance is bliss.
- He decided not to read the bad reviews—ignorance is bliss.
- He never asks about the company's problems; for him, ignorance is bliss.
- I never check my bank account during vacations; ignorance is bliss.
marital bliss
1/mˈɛɹətəl blˈɪs/
fixed phrase
great happiness in marriage
A very happy and peaceful married life.
Examples
- They have been enjoying marital bliss for over a decade.
- Their first year of marital bliss ended when the baby arrived.
- Their first year together was full of marital bliss.
- Social media photos gave the impression of perfect marital bliss.
- After many arguments, their marital bliss did not last long.