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beatified

/biˈæt.ɪ.faɪd/

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adjective

/biˈæt.ɪ.faɪd/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'сделанный в высшей степени счастливым' или 'благословенный', часто используемое в религиозном или поэтическом контексте для описания состояния небесного блаженства.

An archaic adjective meaning 'made supremely happy' or 'blessed,' often used in a religious or poetic context to describe a state of heavenly bliss.

  1. Proclaimed blessedC2formal

    In the Roman Catholic Church, officially declared by the Pope to be one of the blessed, allowing for public veneration.

    ruБлаженный

    • The beatified nun was honored in a special ceremony.
    • Many pilgrims traveled to see the beatified martyr's relics.
    • The process of becoming beatified requires evidence of a miracle.

    Synonymsblessed

Forms
  • more beatified comparative form
  • most beatified superlative form

verb

beatify/biˈæt.ɪ.faɪ/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий делать кого-то чрезвычайно счастливым или благословенным, или в религиозном контексте — объявлять умершего человека блаженным в Римско-католической церкви.

A verb meaning to make someone supremely happy or blessed, or in a religious context, to declare a deceased person as blessed in the Roman Catholic Church.

  1. Fill with sublime emotionC2formal

    To fill someone with a feeling of extreme happiness or spiritual joy.

    ruНаполнять возвышенным чувством

    • The beautiful sunset beatified her soul.
    • His words beatified the entire congregation.
    • The music beatified the listeners, lifting their spirits.

    Synonymsblissdelightenraptureenthrallexhilarateoverjoyravishthrilltransportuplift

    Antonymsdejectdepressdisheartendismaysadden

  2. Make blessedly happyC2formal

    To cause someone to experience profound bliss or contentment.

    ruОдарить блаженством

    • The news of her success beatified her family.
    • He was beatified by the simple joys of life.
    • The reunion beatified all who were present.

    Synonymsblessdelightelateenraptureentrancegladdenravishthrilltransport

    Antonymsafflictdepressdistresssaddentorment

  3. Declare blessed in the Catholic ChurchC2formal

    To officially declare a deceased person to be blessed, which is the first step toward sainthood in the Catholic Church.

    ruБеатифицировать

    • The Pope beatified the nun for her lifelong service.
    • The ceremony to beatify the martyr was held at the Vatican.
    • Many faithful gathered to witness the beatification of the local priest.
Forms
  • beatified past participle
  • beatified past simple
  • beatifying present participle
  • beatifies third person singular