heavenly

adjective

ˈhe-vən-lē How to pronounce heavenly (audio)
Definition of heavenlynext
1
as in wonderful
of the very best kind had a heavenly time at the dance

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2
as in divine
of, relating to, or being God do not concern yourself with material possessions, but with things heavenly, the prophet admonished

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3
as in celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven heavenly hosts singing "Alleluia!"

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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the heavenly aroma of chocolate fills the shop

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Recent Examples of heavenly To map out these heavenly realms takes a certain amount of ego and pollyannaism otherwise absent from Reilly’s worldview. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 The actress, 29, wore a heavenly floor-length white gown sourced from French fashion house Matières Fécales to the red carpet at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Tuesday, July 14. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 By the end of the movie, even something as natural as daylight has become suffused with a heavenly glow, and the beads of sweat on a dying body sparkle with a beauty that Emily had never been able to find anywhere else in her tragedy of a life. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 These heavenly squares are then baked in the oven until golden, crispy brown. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heavenly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
  1. wonderful
  2. divine
  3. celestial
  4. delicious
  5. lovely
  6. holy
  7. blissful
  8. delightful
Adjective
  • The coast on this part of Tuscany is a little wild, but wonderful for swimming, and guests have access to the boat for excursions to nearby islands and morning swims off secret coves.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Gloria lived a full, wonderful life filled with friends and great conversations and worthy causes.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • There’s a king bed with a divine wooden headboard and plush white linens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In other words, in Herzog’s vision, they’re touched by something profound, perhaps divine.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of divine
Adjective
  • But in the end, trying to time celestial events from S301 would be irksome.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026
  • September brings forth two completely different celestial energies, and each one focuses on something unique.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of celestial
Adjective
  • Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Black Pepper Candied Bacon Fogo de Chão/MANNY RODRIGUEZ At Fogo de Chão, this delicious bacon dish is oven roasted with brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • McGraw gave a lovely tribute to Parton via social media this week.
    — David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Once upon a time, Herzog was the crazy visionary, determined at all costs to realize his aesthetic ambitions to feel more, to see deeper, to explore the madness of the world, a bit of a holy fool himself.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Most Indians were part of groups visiting the Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash in Tibet, holy pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of holy
Adjective
  • The interiors are just as blissful, with terra-cotta walls and smooth, wooden floor-to-ceiling wardrobes adding warmth to pale stone floors and marble bathrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a lovely six-room day spa and wellness center, where the relaxation room with a balcony overlooking the Rockies is as blissful as the treatments themselves.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of blissful
Adjective
  • The delightful bonus is how the triangular craft sits nicely in a corner.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In place of analysis, The Surrealist Menagerie provides a panoply of alternately delightful and disturbing creatures, generating unexpected pairings through its focus on the animal.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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