paradise — a place or state of perfect happiness; heaven
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a place or state of perfect happiness; heaven
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɛrəˌdaɪs/
Example Sentences
- My bed on Monday morning is my personal paradise until the alarm clock ruins everything.
- The library was a paradise for students during exam season.
- For a foodie, the night market was nothing short of paradise.
paradise
NOUN[/ˈpɛrəˌdaɪs/]
a place or state of perfect happiness; heaven
Perfect blissful paradise retreat
In paradise, every device offers perfect advice.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Old Persian pairidaēza, literally meaning 'enclosed garden', referring to the ornamental gardens cultivated by Persian kings. The term passed through Greek and Latin, gradually acquiring the metaphorical sense of 'heaven' or 'paradise' in religious and literary contexts.
Breakdown
pairi- (around, surrounding) + daēza (wall, enclosure), originally denoting a walled garden. The morphological structure reflects the Persian architectural tradition of enclosed pleasure gardens.
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📝Examples
“My bed on Monday morning is my personal paradise until the alarm clock ruins everything.”
“The library was a paradise for students during exam season.”
“For a foodie, the night market was nothing short of paradise.”
“WiFi paradise: a place where the internet never disconnects and passwords are never needed.”
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