Meaning & use

blessed

adjective·Everyday

Fortunate or favored, especially in a way seen as a gift from a higher power.

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She felt blessed to have such supportive friends during a difficult year.

The couple considered themselves blessed with three healthy, happy children.

A note on using this word

In casual speech "blessed" often means simply lucky or fortunate, without any strong religious meaning intended.

Words with a similar meaning

fortunatefavoredlucky

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