nirvana

noun
UK: /nɪəˈvɑːnə/
US: /nɪrˈvɑːnə/

  1. A state of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven.

    1. He felt nirvana when he meditated.
    2. After weeks of stress, a quiet vacation was his idea of nirvana.

  2. In Buddhism, the ultimate goal of existence, a state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering.

    1. The monk sought nirvana through meditation.
    2. Reaching nirvana is the final stage in the Buddhist path to liberation.

  3. A place, state, or experience that provides great pleasure or contentment.

    1. This spa is my personal nirvana.
    2. For a chocolate lover, this bakery is complete nirvana.

Synonyms

paradise ecstasy heaven enlightenment bliss

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nirvana" in English means: A state of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven., In Buddhism, the ultimate goal of existence, a state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering., A place, state, or experience that provides great pleasure or contentment..

The phonetic transcription of "nirvana" is /nɪəˈvɑːnə/ in British English and /nɪrˈvɑːnə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nirvana": paradise, ecstasy, heaven, enlightenment, bliss.

Example usage of "nirvana": "He felt nirvana when he meditated.". More examples on the page.