Definition of Blessing

1. Noun. The formal act of approving. "His decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

Exact synonyms: Approval, Approving
Specialized synonyms: Acceptance, Acceptation, Adoption, Espousal, Backing, Backup, Championship, Patronage, Admiration, Appreciation, Reinforcement, Reward
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Approbate, Approve
Antonyms: Disapproval

2. Noun. A desirable state. "A spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"
Exact synonyms: Boon
Generic synonyms: Good Fortune, Good Luck, Luckiness
Specialized synonyms: Mercy

3. Noun. A short prayer of thanks before a meal. "Their youngest son said grace"
Exact synonyms: Grace, Thanksgiving
Generic synonyms: Orison, Petition, Prayer

4. Noun. A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection.
Exact synonyms: Benediction
Generic synonyms: Orison, Petition, Prayer
Specialized synonyms: Benison
Derivative terms: Bless

5. Noun. The act of praying for divine protection.
Exact synonyms: Benediction
Generic synonyms: Prayer, Supplication
Derivative terms: Bless

Definition of Blessing

1. n. The act of one who blesses.

Definition of Blessing

1. a prayer [n -S] - See also: prayer

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blessing

blessed
blessed
blesseder
blessedest
blessedly
blessedness
blessednesses
blessed event
blessed thistle
Blessed Trinity
Blessed Virgin
blessed with(p)
blesser
blessers
blesses
blessing (current term)
blessings
blest
blet
blet
blether
blethered
blethering
blethers
bletia
Bletia striata
Bletilla
Bletilla striata
blets
bletted

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