Elysian
adjective
Perfectly happy or peaceful, like heaven.
They walked hand in hand through the elysian garden.
Often appears as...
- elysian fields
- elysian peace
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Perfectly happy or peaceful, like heaven.
They walked hand in hand through the elysian garden.
Often appears as...
- elysian fields
- elysian peace
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
Elysian is often used in literary texts to evoke beauty and tranquillity, not common in everyday conversation.
She described the tranquil village as an elysian retreat from the chaos of the city life.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Quality
The term is considered archaic, so it's best used to give a speech or writing a timeless or classical feel.
The old poet spoke of the elysian beauty of youth in his verses.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Since 'elysian' is a strong descriptor, use it sparingly to maintain its powerful effect.
Her occasional trips to the countryside were her elysian escapes.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
Elysian is often used in literary texts to evoke beauty and tranquillity, not common in everyday conversation.
She described the tranquil village as an elysian retreat from the chaos of the city life.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Quality
The term is considered archaic, so it's best used to give a speech or writing a timeless or classical feel.
The old poet spoke of the elysian beauty of youth in his verses.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Since 'elysian' is a strong descriptor, use it sparingly to maintain its powerful effect.
Her occasional trips to the countryside were her elysian escapes.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
Elysian is often used in literary texts to evoke beauty and tranquillity, not common in everyday conversation.
She described the tranquil village as an elysian retreat from the chaos of the city life.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Quality
The term is considered archaic, so it's best used to give a speech or writing a timeless or classical feel.
The old poet spoke of the elysian beauty of youth in his verses.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Since 'elysian' is a strong descriptor, use it sparingly to maintain its powerful effect.
Her occasional trips to the countryside were her elysian escapes.
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cells had multiplied along with the cancer was a little miracle and Margaret as the mother who had given up her life so that her child could live was a martyr even if that story was a fiction or at least an elysian because Margaret
Video examples
Living in a shadow PIPE...
cells had multiplied along with the cancer was a little miracle and Margaret as the mother who had given up her life so that her child could live was a martyr even if that story was a fiction or at least an elysian because Margaret
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