heaven-sent

adjective

heav·​en-sent ˈhe-vən-ˌsent How to pronounce heaven-sent (audio)

Examples of heaven-sent in a Sentence

a heaven-sent offer to be the all-expenses-paid chaperone to some students on a trip to Paris
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Offstage trumpets were piped through the crown of the pavilion stage, sounding mysteriously heaven-sent. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025 As a Shanghai newbie, the Regent Experience agents were heaven-sent, sharing tourist advice and whisking me via house car to the pier for an evening river cruise. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 Abbie Stockard believes her new title was heaven-sent. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025 Abbie Stockard believes her new title was heaven-sent. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025 The Voice teed up a mixed bag Monday, kicking off Season 26’s Battles with four eliminations, two Steals and at least one matchup that was heaven-sent. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 21 Oct. 2024 Fiskars Multi-Purpose Hori Hori Garden Knife might be heaven-sent. Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2024 Supernatural saw a host of interesting characters, some good, some evil, some heaven-sent, others coming straight from hell. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024 Related Articles Yes, these face serums, masks, and skin care tools are heaven-sent for sweaty skin, but many do more than just ice you down. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 9 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heaven-sent was in 1612

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“Heaven-sent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heaven-sent. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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