paradisiacal

[ par-uh-di-sahy-uh-kuhl, -zahy- ]

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adjective

of, like, or befitting paradise.

Origin of paradisiacal

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First recorded in 1640–50; from Late Latin paradīsiac(us) “relating to paradise” + -al adjective suffix; see origin at paradise, -ac, -al¹

Also par·a·dis·i·ac [par-uh-dis-ee-ak], /ˌpær əˈdɪs iˌæk/, paradisaical.

Other words from paradisiacal

par·a·di·si·a·cal·ly, adverb

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How to use paradisiacal in a sentence

Under the April showers and sun-shafts they became tragic, enchanted, horrific, paradisiac.
Mrs. Warren's Daughter | Sir Harry Johnston

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