noun
Elysium
ih-LIHZ-ee-uhm
Elysium (noun) means In Greek and Roman mythology, the paradise where virtuous or heroic souls went after death. Example: “The poem describes fallen warriors resting forever in Elysium.”
noun
1
In Greek and Roman mythology, the paradise where virtuous or heroic souls went after death.
"The poem describes fallen warriors resting forever in Elysium."
2
By extension, any place or state of perfect happiness.
"For the exhausted travelers, the quiet inn felt like Elysium."
How to use Elysium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA word for a mythological (or figurative) paradise — a perfect, peaceful afterlife or place.
Common mistake
Elysium is the noun (the place); elysian is the adjective describing it.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Elysiums, Elysia
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Etymology
From Latin Elysium, itself from Ancient Greek Ēlúsion (Pedíon), "the Elysian plain."
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What does “Elysium” mean?
The word “Elysium” means in Greek and Roman mythology, the paradise where virtuous or heroic souls went after death. In plain terms, a word for a mythological (or figurative) paradise — a perfect, peaceful afterlife or place.
How do you pronounce “Elysium”?
“Elysium” is pronounced ih-LIHZ-ee-uhm (/ɪˈlɪʒ.i.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Elysium” in a sentence?
Here is “Elysium” used in a sentence: “The poem describes fallen warriors resting forever in Elysium.”
What part of speech is “Elysium”?
“Elysium” is a noun.
Where does the word “Elysium” come from?
The word “Elysium” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Elysium, itself from Ancient Greek Ēlúsion (Pedíon), "the Elysian plain.".
How many meanings does “Elysium” have?
“Elysium” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek and Roman mythology, the paradise where virtuous or heroic souls went after death.
