noun
blessing
BLES-ing/ˈblesɪŋ/
A bestowal or invocation of favor.
The priest raises his hand in blessing over the woman with clasped hands.
Etymology
The noun formed from bless names an invocation of divine favor, but also the grace or protection received. From that result developed the sense of a beneficial gift or circumstance.
In context
it's a blessing that we got an opportunity to work through those things
More examples
- The project proceeds with the council's blessing.
- The unexpected rain was a blessing for the dry garden.
- They counted their blessings after escaping the storm unharmed.
Forms
blessing · blessings
Similar words
- benediction
- Usually a formal religious invocation of blessing.
- approval
- Matches authorization without implying spiritual favor or good fortune.