Princeton's WordNet

1. blessing, approval, approving(noun)

   the formal act of approving

   "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

2. blessing, boon(noun)

   a desirable state

   "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"

3. grace, blessing, thanksgiving(noun)

   a short prayer of thanks before a meal

   "their youngest son said grace"

4. benediction, blessing(noun)

   a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

5. blessing, benediction(noun)

   the act of praying for divine protection

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. blessing(noun)ˈblɛs ɪŋ

   sth that makes you feel grateful

   a blessing to have so many good friends

2. blessingˈblɛs ɪŋ

   sth that seems bad, but actually brings good things

3. blessingˈblɛs ɪŋ

   approval and permission

   My parents gave us their blessing.

Wiktionary

1. blessing(Noun)

   some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.

2. blessing(Noun)

   a pronouncement invoking divine aid.

3. blessing(Noun)

   good fortune.

4. blessing(Noun)

   a modern pagan ceremony.

5. blessing(Noun)

   the act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

   We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.

6. blessing(Noun)

   a thing one is glad of

7. blessing(Noun)

   a prayer before a meal; grace

8. blessing(Noun)

   a group of unicorns.

Origin: From bletsung

Webster Dictionary

1. Blessing(u)

   of Bless

2. Blessing(verb)

   the act of one who blesses

3. Blessing(verb)

   a declaration of divine favor, or an invocation imploring divine favor on some or something; a benediction; a wish of happiness pronounces

4. Blessing(verb)

   a means of happiness; that which promotes prosperity and welfare; a beneficent gift

5. Blessing(verb)

   a gift

6. Blessing(verb)

   grateful praise or worship

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