paradise

UK
/ˈpær.ə.daɪs/
US
/ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Translations

paradisenoun
paradises
pl
UK
/ˈpær.ə.daɪs/
US
/ˈpær.ə.daɪs/
Many people dream of living in paradise.
Многие люди мечтают жить в раю.
Additional translations
paradiseverb
paradised
Past Simple
paradised
Past Participle
paradising
Gerund
Rare/literary transitive verb meaning ‘to make into a paradise; render supremely happy’
paradiseadjective
UK
/ˈpær.ə.daɪs/
US
/ˈpɛr.ə.daɪs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "paradise island").

Definitions

paradisenoun
A place or state of perfect happiness and peace.
For many, the tropical island was a paradise where they could escape the stresses of daily life.
In some religions, a place of exceptional happiness and delight, often considered as the abode of the righteous after death.
The faithful believed that they would be rewarded with eternal life in paradise.
A place, situation, or condition in which somebody finds perfect satisfaction and happiness.
The garden was a paradise for the botanist, filled with rare and exotic plants.
paradiseverb
To make (a place, person, or condition) idyllic or supremely happy; to transform into a paradise.
The visionary architect hoped to paradise the neglected waterfront with parks and gardens.
paradiseadjective
Used before another noun to describe a place, object, or situation that resembles or evokes the qualities of paradise.
They spent their honeymoon on a paradise beach fringed with palm trees.