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ELYSIAN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

Example:

an inspired performance

Synonyms:

divine; elysian; inspired

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

glorious (having or deserving or conferring glory)

Sense 2

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)

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