Elysian \E*ly"sian\, a. [L. Elysius, fr. Elysium.]

Pertaining, or the abode of the blessed after death; hence, yielding the highest pleasures; exceedingly delightful; beatific. ``Elysian shades.'' --Massinger. ``Elysian age.'' --Beattie.

This life of mortal breath Is but a suburb of the life elysian. --Longfellow.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)