noun

blessing

BLEHS-ihng

noun

A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.

"The priest gave his blessing to the new building."

Something that brings unexpected good fortune.

"Losing that job turned out to be a blessing in disguise."

Formal approval or support for a plan or decision.

"The project finally got the manager's blessing."

How to Use Blessing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA prayer for good fortune, a piece of good luck, or formal approval.

Common pairings

a blessing in disguise give your blessing count your blessings

blessings plural, Blessings plural

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From Old English "blētsung," formed from "bless" plus "-ing."

curse

swear bless curse menstruation

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curse swear bless menstruation