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beatitude

be·at·i·tude [ bee áttə td ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. heavenly happiness: the perfect happiness and inner peace supposed to be enjoyed by the soul in heaven

2. bliss: extreme happiness and serenity

[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin beatitud-< beatus "blessed"]
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