A place likened or compared to heaven; a place of supreme bliss; frequently in heaven (up)on earth. Cf. heaven of heavens n. at phrases 1, seventh h…

transferred and figurative. A delightful abode or resting-place, a paradise; a state of supreme happiness.

A place or region of surpassing beauty or delight, or of supreme bliss. Now also: a peaceful unspoilt place. Also figurative.

(a) Christian Church the abode of Adam and Eve at their creation (cf. Eden, n.1 1); (b) a place or region of surpassing beauty or delight, or of…

A perfect (imagined or hypothetical) society or state of existence; a place of supreme happiness. Also: a literary work describing such a place; a…

a land of unusual prosperity, a place of happiness; (also) heaven.

Arcadia.

Hence, the garden watched by these nymphs; also, the ‘Fortunate Islands’ or ‘Isles of the Blest’ (αἱ Μακάρων νῆσοι), beyond the Pillars of…

figurative. A place or state of ideal or perfect happiness.

a country or region regarded as especially favoured by God; spec. (a) New Zealand (cf. Godzone, n.); (b) the United States, or some particular part…

A place or state of existence characterized by or conducive to idle contentment, ease, or indolence. Now esp.: a country, region, etc., perceived…

Characterized by the absence of men; (later usually) spec. inhabited only by women. Chiefly in Adamless Eden n. a place, situation, or way of life…

A (hypothetical) land where it is always summer.

An earthly paradise, a place of retreat from the worries of modern civilization. (In quot. 1945 as quasi-adj.)