elysian

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But Phillips’s songs—ethereal, elysian, toothsome—have inspired plenty of scholars and fans to go scouting for more information, beginning with the musical apparatus that might have been responsible for that celestial chiming.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 20, 2016

Now 2 & 3 Part Inventions, a work of elysian balance and serenity, is performed at N.Y.C.B.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ball-going is elysian when one is very young and cheerful and active, but it is a pleasure which, for nine men out of ten, soon palls.

From Fifteen Chapters of Autobiography by Russell, George William Erskine

His and my eyes overflowed with holy gladness from a singularly elysian mood of harmony in anticipation of the coming day.

From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul

Just a fleeting vision Caught as I hurried by, A little scene elysian Under the morning sky.

From Sprays of Shamrock by Scollard, Clinton