1. the eight blessings pronounced by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Usage: religious; Christianity
2. supreme blessedness or a state of utmost bliss
Usage: formal

Examples

• The Beatitudes begin with ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit.’
• She memorized all eight Beatitudes for her confirmation class.
• The pastor’s sermon focused on the meaning of the Beatitudes.
• Many Christians find comfort in reading the Beatitudes during difficult times.
• The artist painted a beautiful scene depicting Christ delivering the Beatitudes.
• He experienced a sense of beatitude while meditating in the garden.