blessing

Pluralblessings

1. 1
   nouncountable

   Good luck or a happy thing that comes to you, often without warning.

   Like finding money in an old coat pocket.

   It was a real blessing that no one got hurt in the crash.

   Finding a parking spot so quickly felt like a blessing.

   Similargodsend, boon, gift

   Oppositecurse, misfortune, bane

2. 2
   nouncountable

   Something good that you are happy and thankful to have.

   After the long winter, the warm sun was a real blessing.

   Her quiet support was a blessing during a hard time.

   Similarboon, gift, godsend

   Oppositecurse

3. 3
   noununcountable

   Approval or permission that someone gives for a plan or action.

   Like getting a thumbs-up before you begin.

   The couple got her father's blessing before the wedding.

   We started the project with the boss's blessing.

   Similarapproval, consent, permission, sanction, endorsement

   Oppositedisapproval, opposition

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4. 4
   nouncountable

   Words spoken to ask God to help or protect someone.

   Like a kind wish said out loud, asking heaven to help.

   The priest gave a blessing over the newlyweds.

   Before the trip, the elder offered a blessing for safe travels.

   Similarbenediction

   Oppositecurse

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   Help or a reward that comes from God or a higher power.

   They believed the good harvest was a blessing from above.

   She felt that her recovery was a blessing she did not deserve.

   Similargift, boon, godsend

   Oppositecurse

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6. 6
   nouncountable

   A short prayer said before eating a meal.

   Like saying thank you out loud before you start to eat.

   Grandpa always says the blessing before dinner.

   We bowed our heads while she gave the blessing.

   Similargrace

7. 7
   verb

   Present participle of bless. Use this -ing form when the act of blessing is happening right now.

   She is blessing the food before everyone eats.

   The priest is blessing each child in turn.

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8. 8
   nouncountable

   A modern pagan ceremony held to celebrate or give thanks for something.

   They held a blessing for their new home in the garden.

   The group planned a spring blessing to welcome the season.

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9. 9
   nouncountable

   A group of unicorns, the kind found in stories and legends.

   Like a herd of horses, but for unicorns.

   A whole blessing of unicorns grazed in the enchanted meadow.

   The children gasped as a blessing of unicorns crossed the river.

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