blissfully

[ blis-fuhl-ee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is characterized by supreme happiness, peace, and contentment:

   My cat lay blissfully stretching and purring on the sunny veranda.

2. in a way or to a degree that excludes any hint of unease, trouble, or discontent:

   The man is almost certainly lying, yet far too many of his followers remain blissfully unaware.

Other Words From

• un·bliss·ful·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of blissfully¹

blissful ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Puppies were living their best puppy lives, blissfully unaware of any political upheaval.

From Salon

It chills me to the core watching him hiding in trolley parks and doorways watching and waiting for her, she was blissfully unaware that he was there.

From BBC

I walked the streets of New York blissfully invisible to straight men.

From Los Angeles Times

They spontaneously clasp hands through the concluding chorus, smiling blissfully at their harmony.

From Salon

And — bonus points — that person would be someone you vibe with so you can all hang out together blissfully into old age.

From Los Angeles Times

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• merrily
• peacefully
• playfully
• willingly