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paradise

/ˈpær.ə.daɪs/
par · a · dise
Adverb:paradisiacally
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Plural:paradises
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Adjective:paradisiacal
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• noun

1

An ideal or idyllic place or state of supreme happiness, beauty, and delight.

Example

"The secluded tropical island with its crystal-clear waters felt like an absolute paradise to the weary travelers."

2

In various religious traditions, heaven as the ultimate abode of God and the righteous after death, or the biblical Garden of Eden.

Example

"Medieval theologians wrote extensively about the nature of the soul's journey toward paradise."

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paradigm
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paradise fish
paradisea
paradisical

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French paradis, via Ecclesiastical Latin paradisus and Ancient Greek paradeisos, ultimately from Old Persian pairidaēza meaning a 'walled enclosure' or royal park.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paradise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paradise
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