blessed

Pronunciation: /ˈblɛsɪd/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb give a benediction to
  2. verb confer prosperity or happiness on
  3. verb make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate

Synonyms

bless

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
raise
Narrower (hyponyms)
anoint
Opposite (antonyms)
curse

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