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Synonyms of blessed

120 similar words · 28 opposite words

Another word for blessed is well-regarded. Other synonyms of blessed are sacred, distinguished, respected, glorious and valued. The opposite of blessed is condemned.

Synonyms and similar words for blessed

adjectiveHeld in veneration; revered.

  • reveredRespected or given reverence.
  • veneratedRegarded with deep respect from others.
  • worshipped
  • worshiped
  • admired
  • applauded
  • distinguishedCelebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
  • eminentDistinguished, important, noteworthy.
  • esteemedRespected, having respect or admiration from others.
  • fearedRegarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
  • glorifulFilled with glory; glorious.
  • gloriousExhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
  • honouredRespected, having received honour.
  • illustriousAdmired, distinguished, respected, or well-known.
  • priceless figurativelyHeld in high regard; treasured.
  • reputableHaving a good reputation; honourable.
  • respectedDeserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
  • sacredCharacterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.
  • treasuredValued; especially, having a personal value.
  • valuedHaving a value, esteemed.
  • well-regardedAdmired, highly thought of, approved of.
  • worthyAdmirable or honourable.

adjectiveWorthy of worship; holy.

  • hallowedConsecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.
  • holyUsed as an intensifier in various interjections.
  • celestial
  • divineEternal, holy, or otherwise godlike.
  • heavenlyOf or pertaining to Heaven, the eternal celestial abode of God or the gods.
  • godlyDevoted to a god or God; devout; holy; righteous.
  • devoutful obsoleteSacred.
  • sanctimonious archaicHoly, devout.

adjectiveElect or saved after death; hence (euphemistic) dead.

adjectiveDamned (as an intensifier or vehement denial).

Opposite of blessed

adjectiveHaving divine aid, or protection, or other blessing.

  • condemnedHaving received a curse to be doomed to suffer eternally.
  • cursedUnder some divine harm, malady, or other curse.
  • damnedGodforsaken.

adjectiveHeld in veneration; revered.

adjectiveWorthy of worship; holy.

  • profane
  • unhallowedNot hallowed or blessed; unholy.
  • unholyNot holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.

adjectiveElect or saved after death; hence (euphemistic) dead.

Meaning of blessed

  1. adjective Having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing.
  2. adjective A title indicating the beatification of a person, thus allowing public veneration of those who have lived in sanctity or died as martyrs.
  3. adjective Held in veneration; revered.

Full definition of blessed

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Questions about synonyms of blessed

What is another word for blessed?
Blessed has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as well-regarded, sacred, distinguished, respected, glorious, valued, worthy and honoured.
What is the opposite of blessed?
The opposite of blessed is condemned. Other antonyms of blessed are cursed, damned and unholy.
What does blessed mean?
Blessed means having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: blessed (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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