marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint; "angelic benificence"; "a beatific smile"; "a saintly concern for his fellow men"; "my sainted mother"
Vision A term used, especially in Roman Catholic theology, to refer to the full vision of God, which is allowed only to the elect after death However, some writers, including Thomas Aquinas, taught that certain favored individuals - such as Moses and Paul - were allowed this vision in the present life
A beatific expression shows or expresses great happiness and calmness. a beatific smile. = blissful. a beatific look, smile etc shows great peace and happiness (beatificus , from beatus )