Basic Details
Word: Bliss
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A state of extreme happiness or joy.
Synonyms: Joy, ecstasy, happiness
Antonyms: Misery, unhappiness, sorrow
Idioms and Phrases
- Blissfully unaware: Not knowing about something bad that could happen. Example: "She was blissfully unaware of the trouble that was brewing at school."
- In a state of bliss: Feeling happy and content. Example: "After spending the day at the beach, he was in a state of bliss."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children squealed with joy and ran in bliss across the open field on a sunny day.
Example 2: For her birthday, she felt true bliss when her friends surprised her with a party.
Example 3: Sitting by the fireplace with a good book gave him a sense of bliss that he cherished.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "bliss" comes from the Old English word "bleos," which means joy or happiness? It has been used for centuries to describe a state of perfect joy.
Famous Quote
"The greatest happiness is to know the source of unhappiness." - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bliss" mean?
a) A feeling of sadness
b) A state of extreme happiness
c) A type of flower
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A state of extreme happiness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bliss"?
a) Misery
b) Joy
c) Anger
d) Sorrow
Answer: b) Joy
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "bliss"?
a) Ecstasy
b) Happiness
c) Unhappiness
d) Elation
Answer: c) Unhappiness
4. Which sentence uses "bliss" correctly?
a) She felt bliss when she won the competition.
b) The bliss of the storm made everyone nervous.
c) The bliss is running fast in the garden.
d) He saw a bliss jumping over the moon.
Answer: a) She felt bliss when she won the competition.
5. What does "blissfully unaware" mean?
a) Knowing everything about life
b) Not realising something bad is happening
c) Feeling sick and tired
d) Being very busy with work
Answer: b) Not realising something bad is happening
