Blessed Definition

blessed
adjective
  1. highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace); "our blessed land"; "the blessed assurance of a steady income"
  2. worthy of worship; "the Blessed Trinity"
  3. expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he's a blasted idiot"; "it's a blamed shame"; "a blame cold winter"; "not a blessed dime"; "I'll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I'll do any such thing"; "he's a damn (or goddam or goddamned) fool"; "a deuced idiot"; "an infernal nuisance"
  4. Roman Catholic; proclaimed one of the blessed and thus worthy of veneration
  5. enjoying the bliss of heaven
  6. characterized by happiness and good fortune; "a blessed time"

"Blessed" in song lyrics

See how blessed is used in real songs:

  • "that's why I barely get blessed"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July
  • "A sentiment to leave the mic blessed"
    Esoteric f/ Tha Trademarc — Hip-Hop Philosophy
  • "This world got me stressed, though I know I'm blessed"
    Akbar — Hold On

Usage tips for "blessed"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "blessed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for blessed to find words that pair well.

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