in seventh heaven

Idioms and Phrases

In a state of bliss, as in John was in seventh heaven when the director praised his speech . Used figuratively since the early 1800s, this term alludes to the dwelling place of God in highest of the seven concentric spheres that surround the earth in the system recognized by both Muslims and ancient Jews.

Example Sentences

When he arrived bringing in half of his Oklahoma team with him, including a Heisman quarterback, and went 11-3 in his first year, I’m sure Trojan fans were in seventh heaven.

From Los Angeles Times

“We always wondered why it was closed. We’re in seventh heaven,” Sandro Lubatelli, who had often glimpsed the ruins from above with his wife Rossana Cipressi, told the New York Times.

From Washington Times

“I love my Kalush. My wife and I have been watching until 1 a.m. And we were happy to win. I was jumping. I was in seventh heaven,” said one, 74-year-old Petro Yugan, on Sunday.

From Reuters

“With all my soul, all my love, I love my Kalush. My wife and I have been watching until 1 a.m. And we were happy to win. I was jumping. I was in seventh heaven,” said Petro Yugan, a 74-year-old resident of Kalush.

From Reuters

“Gloria’s in seventh heaven and seems at a loss for words about what we’re doing,” he said.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• blissful
• delirious
• elated
• enthusiastic
• euphoric
• fervent
• happy
• joyful
• joyous
• mad
• overjoyed
• rapturous
• rhapsodic
• thrilled
• upbeat