a state of nirvana

/ə steɪt əv nɪrˈvɑːnə/

noun phrase

  1. A condition of perfect peace, happiness, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate spiritual state in which desire and suffering have ended.

    B2

    formal; religious

    • "The monk devoted his life to reaching a state of nirvana."B2
    • "Through meditation, she hoped to achieve a state of nirvana beyond ordinary human desires."C1

  2. A figurative feeling of complete contentment or bliss.

    B2

    figurative

    • "After the massage, I was in a state of nirvana."B2
    • "For a music lover, listening to that orchestra can create a state of nirvana."C1

Collocations

reach a state of nirvanaachieve a state of nirvanaexperience a state of nirvana

Word family

nirvanaserenitybliss