/ ˈblesɪd; NAmE / adjective
1.
Blessed holy :
the Blessed Virgin Mary
2.
(in religious language) lucky :
Blessed are the poor.
3.
[ only before noun ] enjoyable in a way that gives you a sense of peace or a feeling of freedom from anxiety or pain :
a moment of blessed calm
4.
[ only before noun ] ( old-fashioned , informal ) used to express mild anger :
I can't see a blessed thing without my glasses.
► bless·ed·ly adverb :
The kitchen was warm and blessedly familiar.
► bless·ed·ness / ˈblesɪdnəs; NAmE / noun [ U ]