blest
gb/blˈɛst/ us/blˈɛst/
C1
Inglês
~ 28000
Aceções
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adjective
literary
C1
property
1
very fortunate; lucky
Very lucky and happy because of something good in your life.
Padrão de uso:
be blest with [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "blest" in modern everyday writing instead of "blessed". In most current English, "blessed" is the normal form; "blest" sounds old-fashioned or poetic. Also, do not use "blest" as the past tense of "bless"; the correct form is "blessed" (e.g., "The priest blessed the child").
Sinónimos
blessed (The normal modern spelling; used in both religious and everyday contexts.)
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fortunate (Focuses on luck rather than any religious idea of being favored by God.)
Antónimos
unfortunate (Describes someone who does not have good luck or good things in life.)
Colocações
blest with
|truly blest
|feel blest
|count yourself blest
|blest beyond measure
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- We are blest with three healthy children and a warm home.
- She felt blest to have work she truly loved.
- Many said he was blest with unusual talent and patience.
- In those difficult years, I counted myself blest to have such loyal friends.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I am blest with good friends.
- They feel blest to live in a safe town.
- She says she is blest with a kind boss.
- We are blest to have a job today.
adjective
literary
C2
property
2
holy; made sacred
Holy or very special to God.
Padrão de uso:
the blest [person/thing]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this religious sense with the more general "fortunate" sense. When the word is used with clearly religious nouns like "saints", "Virgin", or "sacrament", it usually means "holy" rather than simply "lucky".
Sinónimos
holy (The most common modern word for something religiously pure or sacred.)
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sacred (Emphasizes being set apart for religious use or deep respect.)
Antónimos
profane (Describes things that are not holy and may even show a lack of respect for religious ideas.)
Colocações
the blest Virgin
|the blest sacrament
|the blest saints
|the blest dead
Temas
religion
Exemplos
- Pilgrims came from many lands to kneel before the blest relic.
- The hymn praised the blest saints who watch over the faithful.
- They believed the river was blest and would guard the village from harm.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- People prayed before the blest image.
- The church kept one room for the blest bread and wine.
- In the story, the town stands on blest ground.
interjection
informal
C2
action
3
exclamation of surprise/annoyance
A mild exclamation to show surprise or anger, often said as "I'll be blest".
Padrão de uso:
"I'll be blest" (if [clause])
Erro comum:
Learners may think this expression is common today. In modern English it sounds very old-fashioned; it is better to say things like "I'm surprised" or "I can't believe it" in everyday speech.
Sinónimos
I'll be damned (Stronger and more offensive; "I'll be blest" is a softer, old-fashioned version.)
Colocações
I'll be blest
|well, I'll be blest
Temas
emotions
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- "I'll be blest," he muttered when he saw the price on the label.
- "Well, I'll be blest if that isn't Tom!" she cried from the doorway.
- The old sailor shook his head and said, "I'll be blest, I've never seen waves like that."
Exemplos para aprendentes
- "I'll be blest," he said when he saw the bill.
- "Well, I'll be blest if it isn't my old teacher!"
- The man looked at the broken car and said, "I'll be blest."
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
blest
IPA
GB/blˈɛst/
US/blˈɛst/
Sílabas e acento
blest (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (blest)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: blest
- Comparative: blester
- Superlative: blestest
Família de palavras
Expressões
be blest with
1/bˈi blˈɛst wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
literary
be fortunate to have something
To be very lucky to have something good.
Exemplos
- She is blest with a loving family and good health.
- The village is blest with rich soil and plenty of water.
- I count myself blest with friends who stand by me.
I'll be blest
1/ˈaɪl bˈi blˈɛst/
fixed phrase
informal
mild exclamation of surprise
An old-fashioned way to say you are very surprised or cannot believe something.
Exemplos
- "I'll be blest," she whispered when she saw snow in April.
- "I'll be blest," he said, "I never thought you'd come back."
the blest
1/ðə blˈɛst/
fixed phrase
literary
people in heaven
People who are in heaven and happily with God.
Exemplos
- The hymn spoke of the blest who sing forever before the throne.
- In the poem, the blest look down with gentle smiles on those still on earth.