beatitude

/biˈætɪtud/

UK: /biːˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

English Noun
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Definition

Supreme, utmost bliss and happiness.

Etymology

From Middle English beatitude, beatytude, from Middle French béatitude, from Latin beātitūdō (“happiness, blessedness”), from beātus (“happy, blessed”).

Example Sentences

  • "Here is Gregson coming down the road with beatitude written upon every feature of his face."
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