beatific

Today's Word March 21, 2020

Definition: (adjective) Marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint.
Synonyms: angelic, saintly.
Usage: As I focused on her beatific smile, I found my anxiety lifting, and in its place there was utter calm.
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