C1 noun Literário

bliss

/blɪs/

Bliss refers to a state of supreme happiness, utter joy, or complete spiritual contentment. It often describes a feeling so intense that one becomes oblivious to any surrounding worries or negative circumstances.

Exemplos

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1

After a grueling week at the office, spending Sunday morning in bed with a book was pure bliss.

After a grueling week at the office, spending Sunday morning in bed with a book was pure bliss.

2

The monk spoke of attaining a state of eternal bliss through years of disciplined meditation.

The monk spoke of attaining a state of eternal bliss through years of disciplined meditation.

3

That first scoop of ice cream on a hot day is absolute bliss!

That first scoop of ice cream on a hot day is absolute bliss!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bliss
Verb
bliss out
Advérbio
blissfully
Adjetivo
blissful
Relacionado
blissfulness
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'bless' (a heavenly act) and 'kiss' (a moment of joy) combined to make 'bliss' (heavenly joy).

Quiz rápido

Lying on the beach with no phone and no worries was ________ bliss.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: pure

Exemplos

1

After a grueling week at the office, spending Sunday morning in bed with a book was pure bliss.

everyday

After a grueling week at the office, spending Sunday morning in bed with a book was pure bliss.

2

The monk spoke of attaining a state of eternal bliss through years of disciplined meditation.

formal

The monk spoke of attaining a state of eternal bliss through years of disciplined meditation.

3

That first scoop of ice cream on a hot day is absolute bliss!

informal

That first scoop of ice cream on a hot day is absolute bliss!

4

The literary analysis explores how the protagonist mistakes temporary ignorance for genuine intellectual bliss.

academic

The literary analysis explores how the protagonist mistakes temporary ignorance for genuine intellectual bliss.

5

The short-lived period of market bliss ended abruptly when the interest rates were hiked.

business

The short-lived period of market bliss ended abruptly when the interest rates were hiked.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bliss
Verb
bliss out
Advérbio
blissfully
Adjetivo
blissful
Relacionado
blissfulness

Colocações comuns

pure bliss complete and unadulterated happiness
sheer bliss nothing but total joy
domestic bliss happiness within a home or marriage
wedded bliss the happiness of being married
ignorant bliss happiness resulting from a lack of knowledge

Frases Comuns

Ignorance is bliss

It is better not to know bad news or a difficult truth.

Blissed out

To be in a state of complete relaxation or euphoria.

Follow your bliss

To pursue the things that make you most happy in life.

Frequentemente confundido com

bliss vs bless

Bless is a verb meaning to confer holiness or approval, while bliss is a noun meaning extreme happiness.

bliss vs happiness

Happiness is a general state of well-being, whereas bliss is a much more intense, transcendent, and often spiritual peak of joy.

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Notas de uso

Bliss is often paired with intensifiers like 'absolute', 'pure', or 'sheer'. In modern English, it is frequently used to describe sensory pleasures, such as food or relaxation, as well as spiritual states.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use bliss as a countable noun; however, it is almost always uncountable (you cannot have 'a bliss').

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'bless' (a heavenly act) and 'kiss' (a moment of joy) combined to make 'bliss' (heavenly joy).

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English 'blis', which is related to 'blīthe' (blithe), meaning merry or happy.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun Often follows the verb 'to be' (e.g., It was bliss) Can be followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., the bliss of solitude)
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Contexto cultural

The phrase 'Ignorance is bliss' comes from Thomas Gray's poem, suggesting that sometimes knowledge brings only pain.

Quiz rápido

Lying on the beach with no phone and no worries was ________ bliss.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: pure

Palavras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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