blessing

Plural: blessings

Noun

• A divine favor or grace; a prayer of consecration.
• the formal act of approving
  • "he gave the project his blessing"
• a desirable state
  • "enjoy the blessings of peace"
• a short prayer of thanks before a meal
• a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
• the act of praying for divine protection
• Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
• A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
• Good fortune.
• A modern pagan ceremony.
• The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
• Something someone is glad of.
• A prayer before a meal; grace.
• A group of unicorns.

Verb

• give a benediction to
• confer prosperity or happiness on
• make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
• render holy by means of religious rites
• present participle and gerund of bless

Examples

• After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing.
• Drawing the ’Q’ and a blank was truly a BLESSING for his Words With Friends rack.
• He was given blessings hoping he would pass his final exam.
• We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.

Synonyms

approval, approving, benediction, bless, boon, consecrate, grace, hallow, sanctify, sign, thanksgiving

Antonyms

curse, desecrate, disapproval