Dictionary entry

Bliss

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Bliss (blĭs), n.; pl.Blisses (blĭs″ĕz). [OE. blis, blisse, AS. blis, blīðs, fr. blīðe blithe. See Blithe.] Orig., blithesomeness; gladness; now, the highest degree of happiness; blessedness; exalted felicity; heavenly joy.

An then at last our bliss

Full and perfect is.

Milton.

Syn. — Blessedness; felicity; beatitude; happiness; joy; enjoyment. See Happiness.