heavenly

[ hev-uhn-lee ]

adjective

1. of or in the heavens:

   the heavenly bodies.

2. of, belonging to, or coming from the heaven of God, the angels, etc.
3. resembling or befitting heaven; blissful; beautiful:

   His home in Tahiti was a heavenly spot.

4. divine or celestial:

   heavenly peace.

   Synonyms: cherubic, beatific, blessed, angelic, seraphic, sublime, supernal

   Antonyms: hellish, infernal

heavenly

/ ˈhɛvənlɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   alluring, wonderful, or sublime
2. of or occurring in space

   a heavenly body

3. divine; holy

Derived Forms

• ˈheavenliness, noun

Other Words From

• heaven·li·ness noun
• un·heaven·ly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of heavenly¹

before 1000; Middle English hevenly, Old English heofonlīc. See heaven, -ly

Example Sentences

Endless acres of farmland are edged by mountains and lush forest; when the trees blaze with autumn colors, it’s a heavenly sight.

From Los Angeles Times

Ware’s vocals lend a dreamy, devotional quality to Salute’s garage-inspired beat, which briefly drops out toward the end for a quick trip to church, complete with a heavenly choir of multi-tracked Wares.

From New York Times

But not everyone sees the expansion of self-driving cars as a heavenly delight.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s where Mexico’s own The Natural honed his skills, his delivery featuring the signature skyward tilt, as if seeking heavenly intervention for his offerings from the mound.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m on this continuous journey discussing our connection to the stars and heavenly mates.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• angelic
• blissful
• celestial
• delectable
• delicious
• divine
• glorious
• holy
• lovely
• luscious
• ravishing
• sublime
• supernatural
• wonderful