elysian
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
An inhabitant of the mythological Elysium.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪˈliʒən
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Definition
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noun
Greek mythology
Elysium ("the home of the blessed after death").
Greek mythology
An inhabitant of the mythological Elysium.
adjective
Blissful, happy, heavenly
Of or pertaining to Elysian or Elysium, the location.
Alternative letter-case form of Elysian.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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The abode of the blessed after death.
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