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blessed events

blessed events is the plural of blessed event.

Meaning of blessed event

Noun

blessed event (plural blessed events)

  1. (euphemistic, idiomatic) The birth of a baby.
    • Alexander Loudon, Netherlands Minister to the U.S., when asked if the blessed event was in prospect, hedged: "A royal child born on the soil of freedom-loving America would be both a blessing and a good omen."1940 June 24, “Good Omen”, in Time
  2. (idiomatic, sometimes humorous or ironical) An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable.
    • Mr. Spenlow told me this day week was Dora's birthday, and he would be glad if I would come down and join a little picnic on the occasion. . . . I think I committed every possible absurdity in the way of preparation for this blessed event.1850, Charles Dickens, chapter 33, in David Copperfield

Questions about blessed events

What is blessed events the plural of?
Blessed events is the plural of blessed event.

Words near blessed events in the dictionary

  1. blesse
  2. blessed
  3. blessed assurance
  4. blessed assurances
  5. blessed event
  6. blessed events
  7. blessed out
  8. blessed someone with
  9. blessed thistle
  10. blessed thistles
  11. Blessed Virgin

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