Vocabulary Spotlight
Blest
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: धन्य (Dhanya) – Blessed, fortunate, or lucky.
Pronunciation
[blest]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Fortunate – सौभाग्यशाली (Saubhagyashaali)
Related Words
Lucky – भाग्यशाली (Bhagyashaali)
Word Origin
“Blest” Middle English aur Old English ke “blētsian” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai to make holy ya to bless.
– “Blest” comes from Middle and Old English “blētsian,” meaning “to make holy” or “to bless”.
Word Family
Noun: Blessing – आशीर्वाद (Aashirwaad)
Usage Examples
1. Uska jeevan blest hai ek acchi family aur career se.
– His life is blest with a good family and career.
2. Vah apne health aur happiness ke liye blest hai.
– She is blest with good health and happiness.
Cultural Note
India mein blest ya blessed hone ko ek positive aur divine cheez mana jata hai, aur iska istemaal religious aur cultural contexts mein hota hai.
In Context
Blest ka istemaal tab hota hai jab hum kisi cheez ke liye khud ko fortunate ya blessed mehsoos karte hain, jaise family, health, ya success ke liye.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Blest” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Blest” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?