blessing

bless-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A prayer asking for God's favor and protection.

  2. 2.

    Approval or support; permission.

  3. 3.

    Something that brings happiness or good fortune.

  4. 4.

    Present participle of bless.

Forms

plural: blessings

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    mixed blessing — Something good with drawbacks.
  • •
    blessing in disguise — Something bad that turns out to be good.
  • •
    count your blessings — Be grateful for what you have.
  • •
    give one's blessing — Approve or support.

Related words

Antonyms: curse, misfortune
See also: bless, blessed, grace, prayer
Synonyms: benediction, favor, grace

Etymology

From Old English blētsian ("to bless") + noun suffix -ing.