paradise
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A very pleasant place, such as a place full of lush vegetation.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɛɹədaɪs
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Definition
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noun
figuratively
A very pleasant place, such as a place full of lush vegetation.
figuratively
A very pleasant experience.
figuratively
An ideal place for a specified type of person, activity, etc.
A number of places in the United States
A number of places in England
A number of places in the Philippines
verb
To place (as) in paradise.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Tropical shrub or small tree having showy yellow to orange-red flowers.
Medium to large tree of tropical North and South America having odd-pinnate leaves and long panicles of small pale yellow flowers followed by scarlet fruits.
An illusory state of wellbeing.
West African plant bearing pungent peppery seeds.
A tropical flowering shrub having bright orange or red flowers.
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Velvety black Australian bird of paradise with green and purple iridescence on head and tail.
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