Pronunciation

/ˈpærədaɪs/

Definitions

• Noun: (n) A place or state of perfect happiness; an idyllic or blissful retreat or realm. For example: “They dreamed of finding their own little paradise on earth.”
• Noun: (n) In religious contexts, it refers to the Garden of Eden or Heaven, considered the final resting place of the righteous souls. For example: “The faithful believe that they will enter Paradise after death.”
• Noun: (figuratively) Any delightful or beautiful place offering great pleasure or contentment. For example: “The island was a tropical paradise with crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches.”

Phrases

• “A taste of paradise”: refers to experiencing something so pleasurable that it feels like a momentary glimpse of heaven.
• “Paradise lost”: from John Milton’s epic poem, metaphorically used to describe the loss of a perfect state or situation.
• “Go to paradise”: often used colloquially to mean ‘to die’ with the implication that the person will go to a better place after death.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The couple found their slice of paradise when they purchased the villa overlooking the ocean.”
• “In literature, the Garden of Eden is often referred to as the original paradise before the fall of man.”
• “After her hard work and dedication, retirement felt like entering a peaceful paradise.”

Synonyms

• Heaven
• Utopia
• Eden
• Elysium
• Bliss
• Nirvana
• Shangri-La
• Arcadia