In the Hindu and Buddhist religions, Nirvana is the highest spiritual state that can possibly be achieved.
Entering the realm of Nirvana is only possible for those who have become pure.
2. uncountable noun
People sometimes refer to a state of complete happiness and peace as nirvana.
Many businessmen think that a world where relative prices never varied would be nirvana.
More Synonyms of nirvana
nirvana in British English
(nɪəˈvɑːnə, nɜː-)
noun
Buddhism, Hinduism
final release from the cycle of reincarnation attained by extinction of all desires and individual existence, culminating (in Buddhism) in absolute blessedness, or (in Hinduism) in absorption into Brahman
Derived forms
nirvanic (nirˈvanic)
adjective
Word origin
C19: from Sanskrit: extinction, literally: a blowing out, from nir- out + vāti it blows
nirvana in American English
(nɪrˈvɑnə; nərˈvɑnə; nɪrˈvænə; nərˈvænə)
noun
1. Hinduism
a blowing out, or extinction, of the flame of life through reunion with Brahma
2. Buddhism
the state of perfect blessedness achieved by the extinction of individual existence and by the absorptionof the soul into the supreme spirit, or by the extinction of all desires and passions
3.
any place or condition of great peace or bliss
Word origin
Sans nirvāṇa < nirvā, to blow out < nis-, out + vā, to blow: see wind1
Examples of 'nirvana' in a sentence
nirvana
There, on the sprawling campus at Berkeley, covering an area as large as the town she had been reared in, her search for nirvana ended.
Forbes, Bryan THE ENDLESS GAME (1993)
Horace Bury was contemplating nirvana with vacant eyes and a trace of a smile.
Niven, Larry & Pournelle, Jerry THE MOAT AROUND MURCHESON'S EYE (1993)
(noun)
Definition
the ultimate state of spiritual enlightenment and bliss attained by extinction of all desires and individual existence
They believe in a continuous cycle of births and deaths until the soul is perfected and achieves nirvana.
Synonyms
paradise
This job is paradise compared to my last one.
peace
All I want is a bit of peace and quiet.
joy
Salter shouted with joy.
bliss
It was a scene of such domestic bliss.
serenity
a wonderful feeling of peace and serenity
tranquillity
He has a tranquillity and maturity that I desperately need.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bliss
Definition
perfect happiness
It was a scene of such domestic bliss.
Synonyms
joy,
ecstasy,
euphoria,
rapture,
nirvana,
felicity,
gladness,
blissfulness,
delight,
pleasure,
heaven (informal),
satisfaction,
happiness,
paradise
in the sense of joy
Definition
deep happiness and contentment
Salter shouted with joy.
Synonyms
delight,
pleasure,
triumph,
satisfaction,
happiness,
ecstasy,
enjoyment,
bliss,
transport,
euphoria,
festivity,
felicity,
glee,
exuberance,
rapture,
elation,
exhilaration,
radiance,
gaiety (old-fashioned),
jubilation,
hilarity,
exaltation,
ebullience (old-fashioned),
exultation,
gladness,
joyfulness,
ravishment
in the sense of peace
Definition
stillness or silence
All I want is a bit of peace and quiet.
Synonyms
stillness,
rest,
quiet,
silence,
calm,
hush,
tranquillity,
seclusion,
repose,
calmness,
peacefulness,
quietude,
restfulness
Nearby words of
nirvana
nipper
nipple
nippy
nirvana
nit-picking
nitty-gritty
nitwit
Synonyms of 'nirvana'
nirvana
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of serenity
a wonderful feeling of peace and serenity
Synonyms
calm,
peace,
tranquillity,
composure,
peace of mind,
stillness,
calmness,
quietness,
peacefulness,
quietude,
placidity
in the sense of tranquillity
Definition
a state of calmness or peace
He has a tranquillity and maturity that I desperately need.