In a manner that brings blessing, good fortune, or approval; with a blessing-like quality.
Formed from 'blessing' (the noun) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. Combines the Middle English 'blessing' with the Germanic suffix '-ly' meaning 'in the manner of'.
This is a rare adverb that shows how English lets us turn almost any idea into an adverb—even 'blessing' can become an adverb! It's the kind of word that appears in poetry and formal writing more than everyday speech.
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