as in cheerful
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showing complete happiness
The First Lady's beatific smile greeted the schoolchildren visiting the White House.
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Recent Examples of beatific
But Close gives her character a reassuring stillness and a beatific smile, which generally serve as a calming influence on Sophia.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
This should be said with a beatific bridal smile — the sincerity of which Miss Manners hopes your guests will be questioning for the rest of their rude and impertinent lives.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
That sincere belief in the serenity of golfing is affirmed by the beatific animation.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Some — such as Thomas Hauser — have felt that Ali’s circle tried too hard to soften the boxer’s once-firebrand image and transform him into a beatific, near-saintly epitome.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
This should be said with a beatific bridal smile — the sincerity of which Miss Manners hopes your guests will be questioning for the rest of their rude and impertinent lives.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
That sincere belief in the serenity of golfing is affirmed by the beatific animation.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Some — such as Thomas Hauser — have felt that Ali’s circle tried too hard to soften the boxer’s once-firebrand image and transform him into a beatific, near-saintly epitome.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beatific
Adjective
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After congratulating the pregnant women, the husband and wife turn their attention to a cheerful Aisha.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable for all-day wear, and the sunny shade adds a cheerful touch to otherwise neutral travel basics.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In an emotional moment, his family celebrated the joyful occasion and were seen jumping and hugging one another.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The joyful reunion made everyone in the room smile, leaving no doubt that absence makes the heart grow fonder.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Angarano stars as Rickey, an energetic and free-spirited young man with a Peter Pan complex who convinces his longtime friend Glenn to hit pause on his blissful domestic life and embark on an impromptu road trip across California.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2025
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But their blissful moment is interrupted when a door opens and a young man emerges from one of the adjacent rooms.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And if Graham somehow falls to No. 10, the Bears should be ecstatic.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Naturally, fans were ecstatic to see the fan-favorite TNA Champion, with the internet immediately celebrating his WrestleMania moment.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Walker, who died in 2023, was delighted to hear from her son but knew the voice was off.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Larry David doesn't sound happy about Bill Maher's dinner with President Donald Trump.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The authors aspire to a world in which there is clean energy to power every convenience, medical care and medicines that allow people to live longer and healthier lives, and a happy balance between work and time with friends and family.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But users reporting a parking violation are satisfied only 23% of the time, and those reporting a streetlight problem just 28%.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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The distorted memories actually helped some wives feel more satisfied with their current relationship, suggesting that our brains sometimes rewrite the past to make the present more tolerable, or more meaningful.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At other times, a colleague suffering from a mood disorder could present as suddenly very euphoric and energetic.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The big musical scene, which shifts between the raucous interior of the juke joint and the euphoric vampire celebration outside, required O’Connell to recall his Irish dancing skills.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Beatific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beatific. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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