seventh heaven

noun

1. (especially in Islam and the cabala) the highest heaven, where God and the most exalted angels dwell.
2. a state of intense happiness; bliss:

   We were in seventh heaven in our new home.

seventh heaven

noun

1. the final state of eternal bliss, esp according to Talmudic and Muslim eschatology
2. a state of supreme happiness

Word History and Origins

Origin of seventh heaven¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Word History and Origins

Origin of seventh heaven¹

C19: so named from the belief that there are seven levels of heaven, the seventh and most exalted being the abode of God and the angels

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

“That last win put me over the top,” Mr. Ammiano said, and when he was told he had earned a varsity letter, Mr. Ammiano recalled, “I went to seventh heaven.”

From New York Times

He’s in seventh heaven when he’s whipping up a crowd.

From Washington Post

I’m aware that Rosa is in seventh heaven; that random strangers are talking to her and treating her like a friend.

From Literature

"When we let them sit in the driver's cabin and touch the wheel, they were in seventh heaven," Gad says, in his book Mossad Exodus.

From BBC