Associations to the word «Elysian»

Wiktionary

ELYSIAN, proper noun. (Classical mythology) Elysium; home of the blessed, after death.
ELYSIAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to Elysian or Elysium, the location.
ELYSIAN, adjective. (idiomatic) Happy, blissful, heavenly.
ELYSIAN FIELD, noun. Alternative form of Elysian Fields. (singular)
ELYSIAN FIELDS, proper noun. (Classical mythology) Elysium; home of the blessed, after death.
ELYSIAN FIELDS, proper noun. (idiomatic) A place or state of ideal happiness; paradise.

Dictionary definition

ELYSIAN, adjective. Relating to the Elysian Fields.
ELYSIAN, adjective. Being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods; "her pies were simply divine"; "the divine Shakespeare"; "an elysian meal"; "an inspired performance".

Wise words

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