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
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
The turn in the weather did not arrive in time to ruin stargazers’ plans of watching the rare heavenly event.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Her singing is just as vivid and varied across the LP, with gutsy growls and breathy trills against multi-tracked harmony vocals that approximate the heavenly abundance of a gospel choir.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Below, take a moment to honor the Queen of Soul’s heavenly birthday with 75 of her most iconic beauty moments of all time.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
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
The turn in the weather did not arrive in time to ruin stargazers’ plans of watching the rare heavenly event.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Her singing is just as vivid and varied across the LP, with gutsy growls and breathy trills against multi-tracked harmony vocals that approximate the heavenly abundance of a gospel choir.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Below, take a moment to honor the Queen of Soul’s heavenly birthday with 75 of her most iconic beauty moments of all time.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavenly. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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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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