Beatific is an adjective describing something that is of, possessing, or imparting a state of utmost bliss, or that has a blissful appearance.
Beatific es un adjetivo que describe algo que posee o imparte un estado de máxima felicidad, o que tiene una apariencia de felicidad.
| Word | beatific |
|---|---|
| Date | October 26, 2016 |
| Type | adjective |
| Syllables | bee-uh-TIFF-ik |
| Etymology | Beatific—which derives from Latin beatificus, meaning "making happy"—has graced the English language as a word describing things that impart consummate bliss since the 17th century. In theology, the phrase "beatific vision" gained meaning as an allusion to the direct sight of God enjoyed by the blessed in heaven. Today, the word more frequently describes a blissful look or appearance. A closely related word is beatitude, which can refer to a state of utmost bliss or to any of the declarations made by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. |
| Examples | "She was Italian, funny, a beatific tomboy, with just the hint of a lazy eye, and wore a pair of glasses that made me think of the wonders of the library." — Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run, 2016 "Maybe it was the unexpected warmth of the gesture…. Maybe it was his response, the beatific expression on his face, eyes almost closed, head tilted toward her shoulder.… But when Michelle Obama hugged former President George W. Bush … at a ceremony to open the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the image quickly took flight online." — Mark Landler, The New York Times, 26 Sept. 2016 |
| Definition | 1 : of, possessing, or imparting a state of utmost bliss 2 : having a blissful appearance |
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