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beatific

/bɪəˈtɪfɪk/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Radiating or inspiring great joy, beauty, or happiness.

    - "The sunset painted the sky in beatific hues."
    - "Her beatific smile brought joy to everyone around her."
  • Adjective

    Belonging to or pertaining to beatitude or blessedness.

    - "The beatific vision is a religious term for the experience of seeing God."
    - "He sought the beatific communion of saints in prayer."

Rhymes
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beautific , definitive , reflective , effective
Variants
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beatific , beatifically , beatific vision , beatific visions
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'beatificus' meaning 'making happy, blessed'.


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  1. The term 'beatific' was first used in English in the 14th century.

  2. In Dante's Divine Comedy, the 'beatific vision' is described as seeing God in all his glory and perfection.

  3. The term 'beatific' is also used in psychology to describe a state of deep happiness or satisfaction.


Related Concepts
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  1. Beatitude: A state of happiness or blessedness, often used in religious contexts to describe the happiness and joy experienced by those in heaven or by those who have attained a high level of spiritual enlightenment.


Culture
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The term 'beatific' has been used extensively in religious literature, particularly in reference to the experience of seeing or being in the presence of God, which is referred to as the 'beatific vision'. It is also used metaphorically to describe any experience or state of great joy, happiness, or beauty.

How to Memorize "beatific"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a beautiful, serene scene that brings you great joy and happiness. Close your eyes and imagine yourself in this scene. Picture the colors, the sounds, and the feelings that come with it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'beatific' with the feeling of joy, happiness, or beauty. Think of a time when you felt particularly happy or joyful, and use that association to help remember the meaning of the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Beauty, Ecstasy, Amazing, Inspiring, Full, Contented, Happy' to remember the meaning of 'beatific'. Each letter in the word 'beatific' corresponds to the first letter of each word in the mnemonic.


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