Is the use of “Elysial” acceptable?
Based on the following definition:
elysian
adjective
- (Classical Myth & Legend) of or relating to Elysium
- delightful; glorious; blissful
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged
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Is it acceptable to apply the -al suffix to this word, as an adjective with the same meaning or as an alternate form?
Why The
- wedding was an elysial event of grand stature and beautiful scenery The
- men were met by an elysial sight I’m
considering this form as part of the name of a business venture, and I am curious of the ramifications of using the word in this form. What
are some examples?
Well, normally you could — except that because there already exists an adjective derived from Elysium, Elysian, this blocks or at best interferes with creating an alternate adjective.
Trying to create -what should I do? Elysial would really be an uphill battle, since “We already have one, thank you very much”. Plus people will be constantly thinking you have mispelled the “elysian” in “Eagle”.
It is not always capitalized. (Especially when used in an extended sense). The OED gives this example: 1882 Ouida
- Maremma I. 149 Vast grasslandscovered in spring with the elysian asphodel.
In this framework, they note the presence of an -ize suffix (name) over Elysian, which gives rise to a
further derived form via the elysianize productive suffix. What is in Intr.? , in terms of extravagant approbation.
- 1868 Bushnell ser. Living Subj. 413 Theyfall into a strain of elysianizing.
ie trying to have the existing elysian battle it out with your desired outcomes? It is not a battle worth waging.
