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beatific

be·a·tif·ic [ b ə tíffik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. blissful: expressing or radiating great happiness and serenity

2. of heavenly happiness: bringing or expressing the perfect happiness and inner peace supposed to be enjoyed by the soul in heaven

[Mid-17th century. Directly or via French béatifique< Latin beatificus< beatus "blessed"]

be·a·tif·i·cal·ly adverb
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