parnassus

/pɑrnəˈsəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A mountain in ancient Greece, considered the home of the Muses, or a place of intellectual and artistic inspiration.

“The poet sought inspiration from the heights of Parnassus.”

2. noun

A lofty and imaginary place of intellectual and artistic excellence.

“The professor took his students on a journey to the realm of Parnassus.”

Synonyms

  • Academe
  • Mount Olympus

Antonyms

  • Desert
  • Void