Eden (Noun)
Meaning 1
A beautiful garden where Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation; when they disobeyed and ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil they were driven from their paradise (the fall of man).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Any place of complete bliss and delight and peace.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The island resort was a true Eden, with crystal-clear waters and lush green forests that soothed the soul.
- After a long and stressful year, the family found their Eden in the quiet mountain village, where they spent their summer vacation.
- The botanical garden was an Eden for nature lovers, with its vast collection of exotic plants and serene atmosphere.
- The secluded beach was an Eden for the young couple, who spent their honeymoon lounging in the sun and watching the sunset.
- The small town in the countryside was an Eden for the retired couple, who found peace and tranquility in its slow pace of life.