blessedly
|bless-ed-ly|
B2
/ˈblɛsɪdli/
(blessed)
blissfully happy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blessedly' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'blētsian,' where 'blēts-' meant 'to consecrate or make holy.'
Historical Evolution
'blētsian' transformed into the Middle English word 'blessen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'blessedly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make holy or consecrate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a blissfully happy or fortunate manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is blissfully happy or fortunate.
She smiled blessedly as she watched her children play.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 05:22