beatific Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite experiencing or bestowing celestial joy
    • beatific peace
  2. adjective satellite marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
    saintly; angelic; sainted; saintlike; angelical.
    • angelic beneficence
    • a beatific smile
    • a saintly concern for his fellow men
    • my sainted mother

WordNet

Be`a*tif"ic, Be`a*tif"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Beatific
  • Beatifical
)
Etymology
Cf. F. béatifique, L. beatificus. See Beatify.
Definitions
  1. Having the power to impart or complete blissful enjoyment; blissful. "The beatific vision." South. -- Be`a*tif"ic*al*ly, adv.

Webster 1913