paradise

/ˈpɛrədaɪs/

/ˈpærədaɪs/

Other forms: paradises

In some religions, paradise is considered the ultimate destination, but in general, it's any place that is ideal and free from worry. Eden, Shangri-la, or even the corner nail salon — each might represent paradise to someone.

Paradise comes from the Greek paradeisos meaning "park, paradise, Garden of Eden." The Garden of Eden was a paradise free from all worries until Eve ate the apple that broke the dream. Often when you see advertisements for tourism in the Caribbean, a sense of paradise is evoked by the beautiful images and carefree descriptions.

Definitions of paradise

1. noun

   any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
   synonyms: Eden, Shangri-la, heaven, nirvana, promised land

   type of:

   part, region

   the extended spatial location of something