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.

   Etymology: From bletsung

2. blessing(Noun)

   a pronouncement invoking divine aid.

   Etymology: From bletsung

3. blessing(Noun)

   good fortune.

   Etymology: From bletsung

4. blessing(Noun)

   a modern pagan ceremony.

   Etymology: From bletsung

5. blessing(Noun)

   the act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

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

   Etymology: From bletsung

6. blessing(Noun)

   a thing one is glad of

   Etymology: From bletsung

7. blessing(Noun)

   a prayer before a meal; grace

   Etymology: From bletsung

8. blessing(Noun)

   a group of unicorns.

   Etymology: 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.

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

1. blessing

   A divine gift or opportunity created 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 creating optimum health for everyone, peace, harmony, shared prosperity for all, human rights and freedom for all.

   Submitted by MaryC on April 10, 2020  

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. Christina Fallin:

   It has been a blessing to have her close by and, like any parent, I love her, am proud of her and am happy to have her stay with her family.

2. Mark Twain:

   Humor is mankind's greatest blessing.

3. Vijay Samuel Benjamin:

   Allowing God to have His way in our lives is the greatest blessing we can ever enjoy!

4. 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.

5. Hassan Whiteside:

   It's a blessing for me to be in the playoffs against my hometown team, and it's a real great chapter in my life.

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