elysian
UK: ɪˈlɪziən | US: ɪˈlɪʒən
adj. relating to or characteristic of Elysium; blissful; divine
adj. resembling paradise; idyllic
The word "elysian" derives from "Elysium," the name of the paradise for the blessed dead in Greek mythology. The suffix "-ian" is used to form adjectives meaning "relating to." Thus, "elysian" literally means "pertaining to Elysium," and by extension, it conveys a sense of heavenly bliss or perfection. The term reflects the ancient Greek belief in an afterlife reserved for heroes and the virtuous, evolving into a poetic descriptor for anything serene or idyllic.
The garden had an elysian beauty, untouched by time.
She described the sunset as an elysian vision of colors.
The retreat offered an elysian escape from city life.
His music evoked an elysian tranquility.
Legends speak of an elysian realm where sorrow does not exist.