Elysium

English

Etymology

From Latin, from Ancient Greek Ἠλύσιον (πεδίον) (Ēlúsion (pedíon)).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɪˈli.ʒi.əm/, /ɪˈli.zi.əm/

Proper noun

Elysium

  1. (Classical mythology) the home of the blessed after death.
  2. A place or state of ideal happiness; paradise.
  3. A region in the northern hemisphere of Mars.

Derived terms

Translations
In mythology: paradise — See also translations at Elysian Fields

Further reading

Adjective

Elysium (not comparable)

  1. blissful; euphoric
  2. of or pertaining to Elysium
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