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ELYSIAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does elysian mean?
• ELYSIAN (adjective)
The adjective ELYSIAN has 2 senses:
1. relating to the Elysian Fields
2. being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
Familiarity information: ELYSIAN used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to the Elysian Fields
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
Elysium ((Greek mythology) the abode of the blessed after death)
Derivation:
Elysium ((Greek mythology) the abode of the blessed after death)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
Synonyms:
Context example:
an inspired performance
Similar:
glorious (having or deserving or conferring glory)
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