blessed

Definition

  • adjective: having a sacred nature
  • adjective: held in reverence
  • used to make a statement more forceful
  • synonyms: holy, venerated, elysian

Examples

  • I have 'been blessed with' good health and a wonderful wife and children.

  • Nature has 'blessed' the area 'with' good soil and a sunny climate.

  • He 'was blessed' [='endowed'] 'with' great speed as a runner.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What about Mr. Corleone's connections with gambling? The press kits have... - And involvement with the underworld? - Cut the crap. The Pope, the Holy Father himself, has today blessed Michael Corleone. Do you know better than the Pope? Vincent! She loves you. Yeah? I love you too. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III
  • (..) and that from time to time, we can all see each other at family functions. Anyway, I remain your loving father. Hail Mary, full of grace... ...blessed art Thou amongst women... ...and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners... (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III