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

The holiday began as a time for feasting and to honor household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors. —Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026

Sold to Menemsha, genuinely tense and gorgeously shot, highlighting the heavenly mountains and a historical hell. —John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026

Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias sparked engagement rumors when she was spotted on the court wearing this heavenly, 11-carat pink diamond. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026

The heavenly look at the London Olympics, 2012 In 2012, the Olympics were played at home, in London—a special edition, given the participation of her daughter, Zara. —Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 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