Synonyms for

Eden

Verb / ˈi:dʌn / Another word for eden — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Eden is a place that is known in some religions as the first home of humans, a paradise where everything is perfect.

Synonyms & similar words

shangrila gardenofeden paradise promisedland nirvana eden heaven paradise heaven utopia bliss perfection idyll Shangri-La Elysium Arcadia Nirvana

Synonyms by register

Formal

paradise utopia haven sanctuary

Informal

heaven on earth nirvana dreamland

Literary

celestial garden paradise regained blissful realm

Antonyms

hell pandemonium chaos disaster turmoil suffering misery

Common collocations

  • lost eden
  • a true eden
  • garden of eden
  • back to eden
  • eden project
  • eden alternative

Word family

noun eden

Usage note

Eden refers to a place of perfect happiness or bliss, often referencing the biblical Garden of Eden. It is typically used to describe an idyllic location or state of being.

Example sentences

  1. Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden.
  2. The Garden of Eden was a perfect and beautiful place.
  3. Some people believe that the Garden of Eden was located in a place called Mesopotamia.
  4. The story of the Garden of Eden is an important part of many religions.
  5. Many people wish they could visit the Garden of Eden.

Quotes

  • In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were tempted by the serpent and ate from the tree of knowledge.
  • The Garden of Eden was a place of perfection and beauty, where everything was in harmony.
  • The story of the Garden of Eden is a reminder of our human fallibility and our need for redemption.

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