Paradise
As a Noun
- A perfect place of happiness, peace, and beauty.
- In religious beliefs, a heavenly place where the righteous go after death.
- A place or situation that offers great pleasure, comfort, or enjoyment.
As Other Form
- Paradisiacal (Adjective): Resembling paradise; heavenly or idyllic.
Word History
The word paradise comes from the Old Persian pairidaeza, meaning “enclosed garden.” It was later adopted into Greek as paradeisos, referring to the Garden of Eden. Through Latin and Old French, it evolved into the English word we use today, symbolizing a place of ultimate happiness and perfection.
Examples
- The tropical island felt like paradise.
- Many religions describe paradise as a place of eternal peace.
- For book lovers, a library is a paradise.
Synonyms
Heaven, utopia, bliss, Eden, haven
Related Words
Nirvana, serenity, perfection, sanctuary
Antonyms
Hell, misery, suffering, dystopia
