heavenly

adjective

heav·​en·​ly ˈhe-vən-lē 

1

: of or relating to heaven or the heavens : celestial

the heavenly choirs

used a telescope to study heavenly objects

2

a

: suggesting the blessed state of heaven : beatific

heavenly peace

b

: delightful

heavenly weather

heavenliness noun

Synonyms of heavenly

• wonderful
• lovely
• excellent
• beautiful
• awesome
• great
• fabulous
• terrific
• superb
• fantastic
• marvelous
• stellar
• prime
• divine
• fine
• hot

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

Hathaway’s White Queen floats with sweet highs and dark lows, her heavenly air masking a morbid psychosis. —Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026

This grand pavilion was built to resemble the Palace of the Moon in Jade City in the heavenly realm. —Literary Hub, 1 May 2026

Like a glass cathedral dedicated to fresh bread, the skylights and hanging gardens give the dining space an ethereal feel (aided in no small part by the heavenly smell of artisan pastries baking in the next room). —Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

This heavenly spin on tiramisu is ideal for spring. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing heavenly

• heavenly body

Kids Definition

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