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paradisiac

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌpæɹəˈdɪziæk/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or like Paradise; heavenly, delightful.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • September 13, 1725, Alexander Pope, letter to Mrs Blount a paradisiacal scene

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: paradisiacal

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

relating to or befitting Paradise

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • together in that paradisal place
  • paradisiacal innocence

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: paradisiacal, paradisaical, paradisaic, paradisal

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin paradīsiacus.