From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishblessedbless‧ed /ˈblesɪd/ adjective 1 [only before noun] spokenANNOY used to express annoyance Now where have I put that blessed book?2 [only before noun]ENJOY/LIKE DOING something very enjoyable or desirable a few moments of blessed silence3 RRholy the Blessed Virgin —blessedly adverb —blessedness noun [uncountable]
Examples from the Corpus
blessed• We are truly blessed.• Blessed are the peacemakers.• And I hadn't thought of the blessed man in the last two hours - at least barely thought.• I tasted the blessed rain on my lips, drinking it even while the People complained.• Drink was always a problem for some executioners, though it doubtless provided a blessed relief from their horrific duties.• Once a standing position has been attained, the face above will come as a blessed relief!• The pudding went down like a dream, in blessed silence, and Christopher and Francis disappeared to brew coffee.• a few minutes of blessed silence• Through that illusion she had walked with blessed speed, and out beyond it into a world of other possibilities.• And then there was blessed stillness.• I couldn't remember a blessed thing. 