Shangri La

Pronunciation: /ʃæŋɡri lɑː/

Definitions of Shangri la

noun a remote paradise or utopia

Example Sentences

A1 Shangri la is a fictional place in the novel 'Lost Horizon'.

A2 Many people dream of finding their own Shangri la, a paradise on earth.

B1 The resort we stayed at in the mountains felt like a modern-day Shangri la.

B2 Visiting the remote village felt like stepping into a real-life Shangri la.

C1 The luxurious Shangri la hotel chain is known for its exceptional service and stunning locations.

C2 The remote island we visited felt like a hidden Shangri la, untouched by modern civilization.

Examples of Shangri la in a Sentence

formal The luxurious Shangri-La hotel offers a serene and elegant retreat for its guests.

informal Let's splurge and book a night at the fancy Shangri-La resort.

slang I heard the Shangri-La party last night was lit!

figurative To her, the remote cabin in the woods was her own personal Shangri-La.

Grammatical Forms of Shangri la

• past tense: Shangri laed
• plural: Shangri las
• comparative: more Shangri la
• superlative: most Shangri la
• present tense: Shangri las
• future tense: will Shangri la
• perfect tense: have Shangri laed
• continuous tense: is Shangri laing
• singular: Shangri la
• positive degree: Shangri la
• infinitive: to Shangri la
• gerund: Shangri laing
• participle: Shangri laed

Origin and Evolution of Shangri la

First Known Use: 1933 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Shangri la' was coined by British author James Hilton in his 1933 novel 'Lost Horizon'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a mythical, harmonious valley in the Himalayas, 'Shangri la' has come to represent any earthly paradise or utopia in popular culture.