1. in Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of perfect peace and happiness achieved when one is freed from suffering and the cycle of rebirth
Usage: religious; Buddhism; Hinduism
2. a state or place of perfect happiness and peace
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The monk spent years meditating in hopes of reaching nirvana.
• According to Buddhist teaching, nirvana is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice.
• After the stressful week ended, lying on the beach felt like nirvana.
• The spa promised a nirvana of relaxation and rejuvenation.
• For music lovers, the concert hall was pure nirvana.
• She described the peaceful mountain retreat as her personal nirvana.