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heavenly
adjective
heav·en·ly
ˈhe-vən-lē
1
2
a
: suggesting the blessed state of heaven : beatific
heavenly peace
b
heavenliness
noun
Synonyms
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of heavenly in a Sentence
The weather on vacation was heavenly.
Do not concern yourself with material possessions, but with things heavenly, the prophet admonished.
the moon, stars, and other heavenly bodies
had a heavenly time at the dance
Recent Examples on the Web
This piece of wine country transforms into a heavenly celebration of live music, wine, and food for three days in Napa, California.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
Throughout our April voyage, heavenly cherry blossoms bloomed and snowed pale-pink petals upon us.
—Norma Meyer, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024
Katy Perry's heavenly wings, 2018 Met Gala Katy Perry attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2024
See Lana hitting a heavenly note on the Stagecoach stage with Cauthen.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Apr. 2024
For a true taste of Roman luxury, the special suites and Forte suites have terraces or French balconies, with heavenly views of the hotel's courtyard or the surrounding historic buildings.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
At the start of the pandemic, the three-man band released Live from Joshua Tree, an 8-track album incorporating hypnotic synths, pulsing bass lines, and heavenly vocals played in the desert.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2024
Bell peppers, onions, potatoes, and fresh rosemary emit a heavenly smell while cooking on the stove.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
The trailer also offers a rendering of a Black heavenly deity preoccupied with playing video games.
—Kyle Bowser, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of heavenly was
before the 12th century
Phrases Containing heavenly
Dictionary Entries Near heavenly
Cite this Entry
“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavenly. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
heavenly
adjective
heav·en·ly
ˈhev-ən-lē
1
: of or relating to heaven or the heavens
heavenly bodies such as the stars
2
: suggesting the blessed state of heaven
heavenly grace
3
: completely delightful
a heavenly day
heavenliness
noun
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Nglish: Translation of heavenly for Spanish Speakers
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