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paradise

/ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

NOUN

1. A place of eternal happiness after death

A spiritual or heavenly realm believed to be the dwelling place of souls who have attained salvation or blessedness after death.

1.1. Heavenly abode

A sacred place where righteous or sanctified souls are believed to live in eternal peace, happiness, and divine presence.

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  • Many religious traditions describe paradise as a place of eternal peace and happiness.
  • The faithful believe they will enter paradise after death.

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1.2. Religious garden of creation

The original garden in which Adam and Eve are believed to have lived before the Fall, according to Abrahamic religious traditions.

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  • The story describes Eden as a paradise filled with natural beauty and abundance.

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NOUN

2. An exceptionally beautiful or pleasant place

A location that provides extraordinary beauty, comfort, peace, or enjoyment, often resembling an ideal or perfect environment.

2.1. Beautiful natural environment

A picturesque location characterized by lush vegetation, attractive scenery, peaceful surroundings, or abundant natural beauty.

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  • Arcadia
  • Eden
  • Shangri-la
  • utopia
  • wonderland
  • dreamland

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  • The tropical island was a paradise of white beaches and crystal-clear water.
  • The botanical garden looked like a paradise filled with colorful flowers.

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2.2. Ideal place for a particular activity

A location especially suited to someone's interests, hobbies, or needs, offering exceptional opportunities and enjoyment.

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  • haven
  • utopia
  • dreamland
  • Arcadia

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  • The mountain region is a paradise for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
  • The island has become a paradise for scuba divers.

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2.3. Place of luxury and comfort

A place offering exceptional comfort, pleasure, and material enjoyment, often associated with an affluent or carefree lifestyle.

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  • heaven
  • Shangri-la
  • Cockaigne
  • lotusland
  • Fat City

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  • misery
  • hell
  • inferno

Examples

  • The exclusive resort was a paradise of luxury and relaxation.
  • For wealthy travelers, the private island offered a luxurious paradise.

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NOUN

3. A state of perfect happiness or pleasure

An experience or condition characterized by intense happiness, satisfaction, delight, or freedom from suffering and worry.

3.1. Supreme happiness and bliss

A state of overwhelming happiness, contentment, and emotional fulfillment that creates a feeling of complete well-being.

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  • Spending the weekend with her family felt like absolute paradise.
  • He considered those peaceful moments together a little piece of paradise.

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3.2. Intense enjoyment or delight

An exceptionally pleasurable experience that produces feelings of excitement, satisfaction, or deep enjoyment.

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  • For music lovers, the concert was pure paradise.
  • The warm sunshine and gentle breeze made the afternoon feel like paradise.

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NOUN

4. An architectural open space near a religious building

An open courtyard or enclosed space within a monastery or adjoining a church, often associated with a cloister or basilica.

4.1. Monastery or church courtyard

An open area within or beside a religious building, sometimes surrounded by covered walkways or architectural structures.

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  • The monks gathered in the peaceful paradise adjoining the monastery.

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  • monastery
  • basilica
  • churchyard
  • architecture
  • cloister

NOUN

5. A churchyard or cemetery

A burial ground or enclosed area associated with a church.

5.1. Religious burial ground

An area of land surrounding or belonging to a church that is used for burying the dead.

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  • churchyard
  • cemetery
  • graveyard
  • burial ground

Examples

  • The old church paradise contained several centuries-old graves.

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  • tomb
  • grave
  • memorial
  • burial
  • church

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6. The upper gallery of a theatre

A high gallery or upper seating area in a theatre, traditionally located above the main auditorium.

6.1. Upper theatre gallery

An elevated section of a theatre auditorium providing additional seating above the main audience area.

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  • The spectators watched the performance from the upper paradise of the historic theatre.

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VERB

7. To transform or place in paradise

To place someone or something in a state or location resembling paradise, or to transform a place into an exceptionally pleasant environment.

7.1. Transforming a place into paradise

Making a location exceptionally beautiful, peaceful, or pleasant, as though turning it into an ideal environment.

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  • despoil
  • ruin
  • devastate

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  • The extensive landscaping helped paradise the once-barren grounds.

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7.2. Exalting with happiness

Filling someone with intense happiness, delight, or an elevated feeling of pleasure.

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  • The beautiful vision seemed to paradise those who experienced it.

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