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ELYSIAN

of or relating to Elysium

The meaning of the word elysian is of or relating to Elysium.

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WordMeaning
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
mausoleuma large tomb
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
modean arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking