blessed (redirected from blessedly)

blessed event

Fig. the birth of a child. My sister is expecting a blessed event sometime in May. The young couple anxiously awaited the blessed event.

See also: event

Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.

Prov. If you do not expect good things to happen, you will not be disappointed when they fail to happen. Ellen: This is going to be the best vacation we've ever had; we're going to have fun every minute of every day. Fred: Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed. Jill: Do you think you'll win the contest? Jane: I like to keep in mind that blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.

See also: disappointed, expect, never, shall, who

It is better to give than to receive. and It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Prov. It is more virtuous to give things than to get them. (Biblical.) Susan told her children, "Instead of thinking so much about what you want for your birthday, think about what to give your brothers and sisters for their birthdays. Remember, it is better to give than to receive." Our charity encourages you to share the good things you have. It is more blessed to give than to receive.

See also: better, give, receive

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blessed with something

lucky to have a special quality or character She's been blessed with the sort of slim figure and very good looks everyone else wishes they had.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of blessed with something (to be given something with God's help)