blest
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /blɛst/
KK: /blɛst/
adjective
Definition
Having received divine favor or happiness; blessed.
Example
The blest couple celebrated their anniversary with joy and gratitude.
Conversation
I feel so blest to have such great friends in my life.
I know what you mean! It's nice to appreciate the good things.
Yeah, sometimes I just take a moment to reflect on it.
Totally! We really are lucky to have each other.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
holy
sacred
divine
Antonyms
damned
cursed
unholy
verb
Definition
To have received a blessing or to be made holy or happy.
Example
The couple felt blest after receiving the good news.
Tense Forms
Past: blest
Past Participle: blest
Conversation
Did you hear that our friend blest the new house before moving in?
Yeah, I think that’s a nice tradition to start fresh.
I wonder if it really makes a difference when you blest a place.
Root Explanation
Blest is the past participle of 'bless', which comes from Old English 'blēdsian' (meaning to consecrate or make holy). The word 'blest' means made holy or consecrated.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for making something holy — that's why 'blest' means something that has been made holy.
Visually Confused Words
ablest
lest
blet
best
unblest
least
bluet
blues