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blessed

UK
/ˈblɛs.ɪd/
US
/ˈblɛs.ɪd/

Translations

blessedadjective
more blessed
Comp.
most blessed
Super.
UK
/ˈblɛs.ɪd/
US
/ˈblɛs.ɪd/
béniau sens religieux de favorisé par la grâce divine
She felt blessed to have such supportive friends and family.
Elle se sentait bénie d'avoir des amis et une famille aussi soutenants.
béniau sens figuré de favorable, porteur de bonheur
It was a blessed day when they finally found their dream home.
Ce fut un jour béni lorsqu'ils ont enfin trouvé la maison de leurs rêves.
sacréregistre religieux
The blessed relic was kept in a special place within the church.
La relique sacrée était conservée dans un endroit spécial de l'église.
Additional translations
foutufamilier, comme intensifieur péjoratif
Synonyms
holy
sacred
divine
hallowed
sanctified
consecrated
favored
fortunate
Antonyms
cursed
damned
blessedpast participle
UK
/ˈblesɪd/, /blest/
US
/ˈblɛsɪd/, /blɛst/
Used specifically for the participial adjective meaning "consecrated; made holy".
consacrédans le contexte liturgique ou religieux
The blessed host was carried in procession.
L'hostie consacrée a été portée en procession.
blessverb

blessed

Past Simple

blessed
Past Simple
blessed
Past Participle
blessing
Gerund
UK
/blɛs/
US
/blɛs/
The priest will bless the water before the baptism ceremony.
Le prêtre bénira l’eau avant la cérémonie de baptême.
bénirS’emploie aussi pour demander la protection ou la faveur divine.
The family gathered to bless their new home with a prayer.
La famille s’est réunie pour bénir sa nouvelle maison par une prière.
Additional translations
bénirSens religieux ou littéraire : dire du bien de Dieu, le louer.
bénirPar extension : exprimer de la gratitude ou de la reconnaissance.
doterSe dit surtout avec un complément indiquant une qualité, un talent ou un don.
Synonyms
sanctify
consecrate
hallow
invoke
favor
bestow
grace
endow
Antonyms
curse

Definitions

blessedadjective
Endowed with divine favor and protection.
She felt blessed to have such supportive friends and family.
Bringing happiness or good fortune.
It was a blessed day when they finally found their dream home.
Holy or sacred.
The blessed relic was kept in a special place within the church.
Used, often ironically, as a mild expletive to express annoyance or emphasis; confounded.
I haven't a blessed clue what you're talking about.
blessedpast participle
Consecrated or made holy by a religious rite.
The priest placed the blessed sacrament upon the altar.
blessverb
To make something holy through a religious rite or prayer.
The priest will bless the water before the baptism ceremony.
To ask for divine favor or protection for someone or something.
The family gathered to bless their new home with a prayer.
To express gratitude or thankfulness for something.
I bless the day I met you.
To endow someone with a particular quality or talent.
She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice.
To praise or glorify (God); to speak well of in a religious context.
The congregation gathered to bless the Lord with joyful hymns.
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