NIRVANA Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

nirvana

noun

nir-ˈvä-nə

Definition of nirvana

as in oblivion

a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one's surroundings, concerns, or obligations the spa experience was a week of pure nirvana

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as in utopia

an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness the popular fantasy that life as a beachcomber in the South Pacific would be never-ending nirvana

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Recent Examples of nirvana The key to achieving this nirvana is first to ensure that the star in question has a broad, diverse repertory that became the soundtrack to the key moments of life. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2022 Down one road lay the Hayekian nirvana of fully privatized money and the pricing of everything; down the other lay the dream of a more equal world built on comprehensive reform of the international economic system. — Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 31 Oct. 2022 While Hindus associate the holiday with Lord Ramas return from exile, Jains recognize it as the day Lord Mahavira reached a state of nirvana (Moksha), per BBC. — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2022 Devotees of Brother’s P-Touch label maker know that having one — and using it to uniformly label everything in the house — is like reaching organizational nirvana. — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 18 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for nirvana

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nirvana

Noun

And of his fascination in the idea that people might go on living after death, in oblivion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Third, each of these CEOs has focused on fixing operations rather than reaching for the tired but easier playbook of financial engineering, buybacks, and cost-cutting into oblivion.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of oblivion

Noun

William Morris, the Arts & Crafts head honcho, had imagined a socialist utopia where his dazzling wallpapers meant that everyone could access nature and beauty, anywhere, any time.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
There is something totalitarian about utopias, something already latent in More.

— Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of utopia

Noun

Just as Fisher was able to glean something new about David Beckham through his ignorance of the England star’s football career, Macdonald got under Guardiola’s skin by using his disinterest in the sport as a superpower.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Officials say ignorance leads to hate crimes and a misunderstanding of Islam persists.

— Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignorance

Noun

There was always going to be somebody next door, building toward their own paradise.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Their escapade leads not only to the creation of their island paradise, Moonrise Kingdom, but a humorous wild goose chase between Suzy’s parents, Sam’s Scout troop, and the island police chief.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026