Definitions for blessing
ˈblɛs ɪŋbless·ing

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

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

Wiktionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Blessing

   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

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.

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. Kindred, League of Legends:

   Sometimes, death is a blessing.

2. Nipsey Hussle:

   Having strong enemies is a blessing.

3. Mark Twain:

   Humor is mankind's greatest blessing.

4. Josiah Duncan:

   I wanted to say the blessing with him.

5. Shashank Khubchandani:

   Every blessing is a curse in disguise.

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