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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
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"
3. Noun. A short prayer of thanks before a meal. "Their youngest son said grace"
4. Noun. A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection.
Exact synonyms: Benediction
Generic synonyms: Orison, Petition, Prayer
Specialized synonyms: Benison
Derivative terms: Bless
Generic synonyms: Orison, Petition, Prayer
Specialized synonyms: Benison
Derivative terms: Bless
5. Noun. The act of praying for divine protection.
Definition of Blessing
1. n. The act of one who blesses.
Definition of Blessing
1. a prayer [n -S] - See also: prayer