Blessed

Blessed is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is holy or sacred, as well as someone who is favored by divine grace. It is also used to denote a fortunate circumstance or a tone of gratitude.

In religious usage, Blessed is a formal title assigned to a person who has been beatified by certain Christian churches, most notably the Catholic Church. Beatification recognizes a deceased person's holiness and allows limited public veneration; it is a step toward canonization as a saint. The title is placed before the name (for example, Blessed John Doe). The term is also used with other figures described as blessed, such as the Blessed Virgin Mary, across different Christian traditions.

In secular use, blessed functions as an expression of gratitude or relief, as in "We are blessed to have such friends" or "We are blessed with good weather." In this sense, the word conveys a sense of good fortune rather than formal religious status.

Other uses may include its appearance in literature, music, or as a surname or place name, though such uses are not tied to the religious sense. See also blessing, blessedness, beatification, and canonization.