Analysis Complete

blessing

/ blessing /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the act of praying for divine protection
Type of:
prayer supplication
Derived:
bless
noun Sense 2
the formal act of giving approval
"he gave the project his blessing"
"his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
Opposites:
disapproval
Type of:
support
Kinds of:
adoption acceptance acceptation espousal backing
Derived:
approbate approve O.K. okay sanction
noun Sense 3
a desirable state
"enjoy the blessings of peace"
"a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"
Type of:
good fortune good luck
Kinds of:
mercy
noun Sense 4
a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
Type of:
prayer petition orison
Kinds of:
benison
Derived:
bless
noun Sense 5
a short prayer of thanks before a meal
Type of:
prayer petition orison
Semantic Complexity
48%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
26
Times Searched
3
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prayer supplication support adoption acceptance acceptation espousal backing disapproval good fortune good luck mercy