Synonyms of elysian

elysian

adjective

i-ˈli-zhən 

as in celestial

of, relating to, or suggesting heaven

the dream of retiring to a tropical isle and enjoying a life of elysian ease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celestial
• heavenly
• blissful
• angelic
• empyreal
• empyrean
• ethereal
• transcendental
• supernal
• cosmic
• supernatural
• Olympian
• beatific
• transcendent
• galactic
• utopian
• unworldly
• unearthly
• stellar
• paradisiacal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infernal
• hellish
• chthonic
• earthly
• sulfurous
• terrestrial
• mundane
• worldly
• plutonian
• Tartarean
• dystopian
• anti-utopian

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elysian

Sulfur Surfer feels like a reprise of the boyish croons of Crest, the crunchy textures of Cold Visions, and the elysian ambiance that made 333 so special. — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 28 May 2026

There’s an elysian quality to this place. — Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026

Occasionally the gods stop by, blast some ABBA, go on elysian benders that leave no residue of human suffering, and complain about their terrible kids, who are going to live forever. — Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025

There’s no shortage of elysian Santa Barbara hotels in both the seaside city and its idyllic surrounding areas of Montecito and the Santa Ynez wine country. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 June 2022

The secret to its longevity, then and now, is a steadfast commitment to the idea of dolce far niente, the elysian pleasantness of doing absolutely nothing except enjoying yourself. — Spencer Bailey, Town & Country, 28 Mar. 2021

Phrases Containing elysian

• elysian fields

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