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ELYSIAN
divine, elysian, inspired
(adjective) being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods; “her pies were simply divine”; “the divine Shakespeare”; “an elysian meal”; “an inspired performance”
elysian
(adjective) relating to the Elysian Fields
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
elysian (not comparable)
Alternative letter-case form of Elysian.
Anagrams
• Ainsley
Etymology
Proper noun
Elysian
(Greek mythology) Elysium (“the home of the blessed after death”).
Adjective
Elysian (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to Elysian or Elysium, the location.
Blissful, happy, heavenly.
Synonyms
• (blissful, happy): see blissful
Noun
Elysian (plural Elysians)
An inhabitant of the mythological Elysium.
Anagrams
• Ainsley
Source: Wiktionary
E*ly"sian, a. Etym: [L. Elysius, fr. Elysium.]
Definition: Pertaining, or the abode of the blessed after death; hence, yielding the highest pleasures; exceedingly delightful; beatific. "Elysian shades." Massinger. "Elysian age." Beattie. This life of mortal breath Is but a suburb of the life elysian. Longfellow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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