Definitions for blessing
ˈblɛs ɪŋbless·ing

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. blessing, approval, approvingnoun

   the formal act of approving

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

2. blessing, boonnoun

   a desirable state

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

3. grace, blessing, thanksgivingnoun

   a short prayer of thanks before a meal

   "their youngest son said grace"

4. benediction, blessingnoun

   a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

5. blessing, benedictionnoun

   the act of praying for divine protection

Wiktionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. blessingnoun

   some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.

   Etymology: From bletsung

2. blessingnoun

   a pronouncement invoking divine aid.

   Etymology: From bletsung

3. blessingnoun

   good fortune.

   Etymology: From bletsung

4. blessingnoun

   a modern pagan ceremony.

   Etymology: From bletsung

5. blessingnoun

   the act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

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

   Etymology: From bletsung

6. blessingnoun

   a thing one is glad of

   Etymology: From bletsung

7. blessingnoun

   a prayer before a meal; grace

   Etymology: From bletsung

8. blessingnoun

   a group of unicorns.

   Etymology: From bletsung

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Blessing

   of Bless

2. Blessingverb

   the act of one who blesses

3. Blessingverb

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

4. Blessingverb

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

5. Blessingverb

   a gift

6. Blessingverb

   grateful praise or worship

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Blessing

   A blessing, is the infusion of something with holiness, spiritual redemption, divine will, or one's hope or approval.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. blessing

   A divine gift or opportunity cocreated by universal beings in partnership with human beings to contribute to the fasttrack creation of optimum health, stability, right to life, human rights, the collective plan for the evolution of humanity, universes truth and shared prosperity for all in order of priority.

   We are so grateful for blessings we are receiving now on planet earth, we all know in our souls we are cocreating optimum health for everyone, peace, harmony, shared prosperity for all, human rights and freedom for all.

   Submitted by MaryC on April 10, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Good Fortune
   • Prayer
   • Support

Anagrams for blessing »

1. glibness

How to pronounce blessing?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

How to say blessing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of blessing in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of blessing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of blessing in a Sentence

1. Hurricane MichaelBut Frazier:

   The people who came, that was the biggest blessing to us, i didn't see nobody in panic mode. Nobody was in tears about being hungry.

2. Donald Trump:

   People don't realize the Korean War has not ended. It's going on right now. And they are discussing an end to the war. Subject to a deal, they have my blessing and they do have my blessing to discuss that.

3. Nritya Gopal Das:

   It is the blessing of God that in this present environment and situation we have Modi.

4. Chrissy Teigen:

   The most uncomfortable I’ve ever been on set was having to model coats, i am the most comfortable in my own skin, literally, just my own skin. I don’t know what it is, but I think sometimes pieces of clothing can be unflattering… I actually am better in less clothing. It’s a blessing and a curse.

5. Psalm 3711 TLB Bible:

   But all who humble themselves before the Lord shall be given every blessing and shall have wonderful peace.

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