beatific

adjective be·atif·ic \ˌbē-ə-ˈti-fik\

: showing complete happiness

Full Definition of BEATIFIC

: of, possessing, or imparting beatitude

: having a blissful appearance <a beatific smile>

— be·atif·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Latin beatificus making happy, from beatus happy, from past participle of beare to bless; perhaps akin to Latin bonus good — more at bounty

First Known Use: 1640

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