Embliss

/ɛmˈblɪs/ verb

Definition

An archaic or rare word meaning to make blissful or to cause happiness and contentment.

Etymology

Composed of the prefix 'em-' (meaning 'to cause to be') combined with 'bliss,' the state of perfect happiness. This formation follows the old English pattern of creating verbs from adjectives or nouns.

Kelly Says

This word shows how English speakers once turned emotions into actions—'embliss' suggests you could actually transfer bliss to someone else, like it was a power you possessed.

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