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paradisiacal

|par-a-di-si-a-cal|

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/ˌpærəˈdɪsaɪəkəl/

heavenly

Etymology
Etymology Information

'paradisiacal' originates from the Latin word 'paradisiacus,' which is derived from 'paradisus,' meaning 'paradise.'

Historical Evolution

'paradisiacus' transformed into the Old French word 'paradisiaque,' and eventually became the modern English word 'paradisiacal.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'of or pertaining to paradise,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

resembling or characteristic of paradise; heavenly.

The garden had a paradisiacal beauty that left everyone in awe.

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Last updated: 2025/04/25 04:32