Basic Details
Word: Blessed
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a special favour or gift; happy and fortunate.
Synonyms: Favoured, fortunate, happy
Antonyms: Cursed, unfortunate, unlucky
Idioms and Phrases
- Too blessed to be stressed: Feeling grateful and happy despite potential worries. Example: "Even with all the homework, she felt too blessed to be stressed on a sunny Saturday."
- Count your blessings: To appreciate what you have instead of focusing on what you lack. Example: "When times are tough, it's important to count your blessings and remember the good things in life."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She felt blessed to have supportive friends and family during challenging times.
Example 2: The couple considered themselves blessed after welcoming their first child into the world.
Example 3: With so many opportunities ahead, he realised he was blessed with a bright future.
Fun Fact
The word "blessed" comes from the Old English word "bldsian," which means to make happy or favourable. Originally, it was often used in a religious context, referring to something that was holy or divine.
Famous Quote
"Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blessed" mean?
a) Very sad
b) Having a special favour or gift
c) Tired and weary
d) Angry and upset
Answer: b) Having a special favour or gift
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blessed"?
a) Unlucky
b) Cursed
c) Favoured
d) Unfortunate
Answer: c) Favoured
3. Which sentence uses "blessed" correctly?
a) I blessed the cookies with frosting.
b) The dog felt blessed to find a loving home.
c) Blessed the rain all day long.
d) He blessed his homework in school.
Answer: b) The dog felt blessed to find a loving home.
4. Which idiom expresses gratitude for what one has?
a) Counting sheep
b) Count your blessings
c) A blessing in disguise
d) As blessed as can be
Answer: b) Count your blessings
5. What is the opposite of "blessed"?
a) Cursed
b) Happy
c) Favoured
d) Fortunate
Answer: a) Cursed
