adj
Elysian
ih-LIHZ-ee-uhn
Elysian (adj) means Blissfully happy; heavenly, as if belonging to paradise. Example: “They spent an elysian week lounging on the beach with nothing to do.”
adj
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Blissfully happy; heavenly, as if belonging to paradise.
"Winchester College has an Elysian quality, doubtless appreciated by the classical masters who supplied its educational staple for most of its six-century history."
— David Turner, Embracing the Examination Incubus 1945–1979 (2015)
"They spent an elysian week lounging on the beach with nothing to do."
"The garden had an elysian calm at sunset."
How to use Elysian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something so peaceful and pleasant it feels like paradise.
When to use it
A literary, slightly old-fashioned word — more at home in poetry or elevated prose than everyday speech.
Common pairings
elysian fields
elysian calm
elysian bliss
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Word forms
- Plural
- Elysians
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Etymology
From Elysium, the paradise of Greek and Roman mythology reserved for heroic and virtuous souls after death.
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What does “Elysian” mean?
The word “Elysian” means blissfully happy; heavenly, as if belonging to paradise. In plain terms, describes something so peaceful and pleasant it feels like paradise.
How do you pronounce “Elysian”?
“Elysian” is pronounced ih-LIHZ-ee-uhn (/ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Elysian” in a sentence?
Here is “Elysian” used in a sentence: “They spent an elysian week lounging on the beach with nothing to do.”
What part of speech is “Elysian”?
“Elysian” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Elysian” come from?
The word “Elysian” comes from Greek. From Elysium, the paradise of Greek and Roman mythology reserved for heroic and virtuous souls after death.
