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fool’s paradise Word Origin See more synonyms for fool’s paradise on Thesaurus.com noun
- a state of enjoyment based on false beliefs or hopes; a state of illusory happiness.
Origin of fool’s paradise late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75 Related Words for fool’s paradise chimera, limbo, utopia, dreamscape British Dictionary definitions for fool’s paradise fool’s paradise noun
- illusory happiness
Idioms and Phrases with fool’s paradise fool’s paradise
State of delusive contentment or false hope. For example, Joan lived in a fool’s paradise, looking forward to a promotion she would never get. This expression was first recorded in 1462.