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Nirvana

/nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/

Complete cessation of suffering; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.

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📖 Definitions of "Nirvana"

noun

1
Complete cessation of suffering; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.
2
(non-Buddhist) State of paradise; heightened or great pleasure.

🔄 Synonyms of "Nirvana"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
edennoun	(biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia.
paradisenoun	(figuratively) A very pleasant place, such as a place full of lush vegetation.
promised landnoun	(Judaism, Christianity) The area historically known as Judea, which was promised to the Israelites by God according to oral tradition recorded in the Book of Genesis.
heavennoun	(religion) The abode of God or the gods, traditionally conceived as beyond the sky; especially:
shangri-lanoun	A place of complete bliss, delight, and peace, especially one seen as an escape from ordinary life; a paradise.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Nirvana"

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Word	Definition
edennoun	(biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia.
promised landnoun	(Judaism, Christianity) The area historically known as Judea, which was promised to the Israelites by God according to oral tradition recorded in the Book of Genesis.
paradisenoun	(figuratively) A very pleasant place, such as a place full of lush vegetation.
shangri-lanoun	A place of complete bliss, delight, and peace, especially one seen as an escape from ordinary life; a paradise.
heavennoun	(religion) The abode of God or the gods, traditionally conceived as beyond the sky; especially:
sutranoun	(Buddhism, Hinduism) A scriptural narrative, especially a discourse of the Buddha.
blissnoun	Perfect happiness.
enlightenmentnoun	A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.
beatitudenoun	(uncountable) Supreme, utmost bliss and happiness.
ecstasynoun	Intense pleasure.
transcendencenoun	(uncountable) The state of being beyond the range of normal perception.
euphorianoun	An excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.
serenitynoun	The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
liberationnoun	The act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
mokshanoun	A member of the people who speak this language.
samadhinoun	The highest state of meditation, at which complete unity is reached.
satorinoun	(uncountable, Zen Buddhism) A sudden inexpressible feeling of spiritual awakening or enlightenment, the result of meditation and study.
awakeningnoun	The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep.
rapturenoun	Extreme pleasure, happiness or excitement.
peacenoun	A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.