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blessed
Definitions
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1
adjective
To
be
made
holy
or
consecrated
,
often
through
a
religious
ceremony
or
by
divine
favor
.
The
priest
blessed
the
congregation
during
the
service
.
She
felt
blessed
to
have
such
supportive
friends
.
The
blessed
water
was
used
in
the
baptism
ceremony
.
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2
adjective
To
express
or
feel
gratitude
for
something
fortunate
or
beneficial
.
He
counted
himself
blessed
to
have
survived
the
accident
.
They
felt
blessed
with
good
health
and
happiness
.
She
was
blessed
with
a
talent
for
music
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
blētsian
Originally meant
to make holy with blood
Background
The word 'blessed' comes from the Old English 'blētsian', which originally meant to make holy with blood, as in a sacrificial rite. Over time, it evolved to mean being favored by God or feeling fortunate.