Elysian

[ ih-lizh-uhn, ih-lee-zhuhn ]
/ ɪˈlɪʒ ən, ɪˈli ʒən /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling Elysium.
blissful; delightful.

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Origin of Elysian

First recorded in 1570–80; Elysi(um) + -an

Words nearby Elysian

Ely, Elyot, Elyria, Elyse, Elysée, Elysian, Elysian Fields, Elysium, Elytis, elytroid, elytron
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British Dictionary definitions for Elysian

Elysian
/ (ɪˈlɪzɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Elysium
literary delightful; glorious; blissful
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