First Known Use: 12th century
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paradise
noun par·a·dise \ˈper-ə-ˌdīs, -ˌdīz, ˈpa-rə-\
: a very beautiful, pleasant, or peaceful place that seems to be perfect
: a place that is perfect for a particular activity or for a person who enjoys that activity
: a state of complete happiness
Full Definition of PARADISE
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: a place or state of bliss, felicity, or delight
— par·a·dis·ial \ˌper-ə-ˈdi-sē-əl, -zē-, ˌpa-rə-\ also par·a·dis·i·cal \-si-kəl, -zi-\ adjective
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Origin of PARADISE
Related to PARADISE
- Synonyms
- Camelot, Cockaigne, Eden, Elysium, empyrean, fantasyland, heaven, lotusland, never-never land, New Jerusalem, nirvana, promised land, Shangri-la, utopia, Zion (also Sion), Garden of Eden
- Antonyms
- anti-utopia, dystopia, hell
Rhymes with PARADISE
Paradise
geographical name Par·a·dise \ˈpa-rə-ˌdīs, -ˌdīz\
Definition of PARADISE
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town N California N of Sacramento pop 26,218
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population center Nevada pop 223,167
PARADISE Defined for Kids
paradise
noun par·a·dise \ˈper-ə-ˌdīs, -ˌdīz\
Definition of PARADISE for Kids
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: a place, state, or time of great beauty or happiness <“A fair is a rat's paradise. Everybody spills food at a fair.” — E. B. White, Charlotte's Web>
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: heaven 2
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: the place where Adam and Eve first lived according to the Bible
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