paradisiacal
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of paradisiacal
First recorded in 1640–50; from Late Latin paradīsiac(us) “relating to paradise” + -al adjective suffix; see origin at paradise, -ac, -al 1
Example Sentences
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PdVSA for years used the paradisiacal islands as a logistical and refining network.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
It’s not as if Austin, where Musk is hanging his Texas Stetson, offers newcomers a paradisiacal environment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2024
At his home, a modest yet paradisiacal retreat tucked among trees in the countryside northwest of Helsinki, he explained, “I was in the orchestra, and most musicians, they hate talking.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
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 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
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