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heaven-sent

adjective heav·en-sent \ ˈhe-vən-ˌsent \

Definition of heaven-sent

: providential

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HEAVEN-SENT Defined for English Language Learners

heaven-sent

adjective

Definition of heaven-sent for English Language Learners

  • : very lucky or helpful

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