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Italian

paradisiaco

/paradiˈzi.ako/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

heavenly, idyllic

  • heavenly, idyllic, or resembling paradise (of places, scenery, or experiences)

In a sentence

Abbiamo trascorso una settimana in un'isola dal mare paradisiaco.

We spent a week on an island with heavenly waters.

Questo angolo di costa sembra davvero un luogo paradisiaco.

This corner of the coast truly looks like an idyllic place.

Non c'era un paesaggio paradisiaco ad attenderli all'arrivo?

Wasn't there a heavenly landscape waiting for them on arrival?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
paradisiacomasculine · singular
paradisiacafeminine · singular
paradisiacimasculine · plural
paradisiachefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Commonly used in travel brochures and reviews to describe pristine beaches, landscapes, or tranquil holiday spots.
  • Note the masculine plural 'paradisiaci' (ending in -ci, pronounced /tʃi/).

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