blessed with — having a particular good quality, talent, or advantage
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a particular good quality, talent, or advantage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblɛsɪd wɪð/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother says I'm blessed with her stubbornness, which is not exactly a compliment.
- He was blessed with a photographic memory but cursed with a terrible sense of direction.
- Korea is blessed with beautiful mountains and four distinct seasons.
blessed with
ADJECTIVE[/ˈblɛsɪd wɪð/]
having a particular good quality, talent, or advantage
She feels blessed with a healthy family gathered around the dinner table.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'blessed' derives from Old English 'bletsian', originally meaning 'to make sacred with blood' or 'to consecrate', later evolving to mean 'to invoke divine favor upon'. When combined with the preposition 'with', the phrase 'blessed with' came to denote possession of desirable qualities as though granted by divine gift.
Breakdown
bless (to invoke divine favor, from Old English bletsian) + -ed (past participle suffix, indicating a state of being) + with (preposition indicating accompaniment or possession).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother says I'm blessed with her stubbornness, which is not exactly a compliment.”
“He was blessed with a photographic memory but cursed with a terrible sense of direction.”
“Korea is blessed with beautiful mountains and four distinct seasons.”
“Some students are blessed with the ability to study without falling asleep after ten minutes.”
“We are truly blessed with supportive colleagues in this department.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.