ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Blest

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /blɛst/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Blest is a verb meaning Archaic spelling of blessed.

Meaning

Archaic spelling of blessed.

Example Sentences

Cradled by majestic mountains Blest with nature's flowing fountains
I hold myself supremely blest—blest beyond what language can express; because I am my husband’s life as fully as he is mine.
Is ſhe not proud? doth ſhe not count her bleſt, / Vnworthy as ſhe is, that we haue wrought / So worthy a Gentleman to be her Bride?
Blest who, by worth empower’d, their glory views, / Blester the hand that could one tress obtain, / But blestest he who doth his Soul maintain / Only on glorious lights these locks diffuse.

Word Forms

Synonyms for blest

Depending on context, synonyms include glorious, blessed, golden, favored.

Antonyms for blest

Common opposites include curst, cursed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include glorious, favored, golden, sanctified, seer, unblest.

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