Definition

Having a joyful and blissful quality that brings happiness or peace.

Example

She had a beatific smile that lit up the room.

Conversation

Did you see her beatific smile at the party last night?

Yeah, it really lit up the whole room!

I know, it was like she was glowing with happiness.

Absolutely, that kind of joy is contagious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beatific → It is formed from "beatus" (meaning blessed or happy) and the suffix "-fic" (meaning making or causing). The word "beatific" describes something that causes or brings about a state of blessedness or happiness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blessed' ('beatus') and how something 'makes' you feel happy ('-fic'). This helps you remember that 'beatific' refers to a state of being blissfully happy.

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