paradisiacal

American  

[par-uh-di-sahy-uh-kuhl, -zahy-] / ˌpær ə dɪˈsaɪ ə kəl, -ˈzaɪ- /

Also paradisiac

adjective

1. of, like, or befitting paradise.

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Other Word Forms

• paradisiacally adverb

Etymology

Origin of paradisiacal

First recorded in 1640–50; from Late Latin paradīsiac(us) “relating to paradise” + -al adjective suffix; paradise, -ac, -al ¹

Example Sentences

Two sopranos and a countertenor depict a paradisiacal dream world of “fairies in the forest,” accompanied by an improvising violin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

And although the country was under military dictatorship, the Paiva home, in walking distance of a paradisiacal beach, was something of a sanctuary.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Before dinner, guests strolled the hotel's paradisiacal courtyard with a view of the water - and a giant yacht - as they sipped Champagne and looked at items being auctioned off.

From Reuters • May 25, 2023

And he understands the need to break from hectic social rhythms; “No Highs,” after all, stemmed from his own paradisiacal escape from new lockdowns back home.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

“And you expect to live on the produce of the place? Well, that sounds paradisiacal, but you’ll find it desperate hard work.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott