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

Jessica Chastain, ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ (2022) Even with a makeup job and wardrobe that grow gaudier through the biopic, Chastain does a heavenly job playing real-life televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026

Light, fluffy angel food cake is absolutely heavenly to serve on Easter. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026

Some intriguing plays and movies are in the offing this week, not to mention heavenly coffee and killer cupcakes. —Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026

His fugues are a draftsman’s rendering of heavenly splendor. —Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 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