shangri-la

noun
UK: /ˌʃæŋ.ɡriːˈlɑː/
US: /ˌʃæŋ.ɡriːˈlɑː/

  1. A fictional place described as an earthly paradise, especially in the novel 'Lost Horizon'.

    1. Shangri-la is a nice place from a book about paradise. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old movie showed a hidden Shangri-la of peace and endless happiness. [ ] [ ]

  2. Any idyllic place or situation; a utopia.

    1. My garden is my Shangri-la, so I love to relax in it. [ ] [ ]
    2. After years of searching, they found their Shangri-la in the quiet countryside. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

eden utopia arcadia heaven paradise
shangri-la adjective

  1. Resembling or characteristic of Shangri-La; idyllic or utopian.

    1. It was a Shangri-la setting, so relaxing and calm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist created a Shangri-la landscape, full of beauty and serenity. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shangri-la" in English means: A fictional place described as an earthly paradise, especially in the novel 'Lost Horizon'., Any idyllic place or situation; a utopia..

The phonetic transcription of "shangri-la" is /ˌʃæŋ.ɡriːˈlɑː/ in British English and /ˌʃæŋ.ɡriːˈlɑː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shangri-la": eden, utopia, arcadia, heaven, paradise.

Example usage of "shangri-la": "Shangri-la is a nice place from a book about paradise.". More examples on the page.