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
• great
• awesome
• 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

Set on the edge of the Village of Lindos, the heavenly parcel and its glass-like waters are nearly encased by rocks with stretches of smooth sand on either side. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Eleven years before that, Super Bowl XLIX gave us an all-time finish, from Jermaine Kearse’s heavenly juggle to Malcolm Butler’s fateful pick at the goal line. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Where the Europeans see a battle to be won, and even the other Sherpa see a terrifying sacred force, Tenzing sees a heavenly mother — smiling down on him since childhood, bearing witness to his heartbreaks in adulthood, calling him now to come home. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Luzzi’s heavenly version is layered with almond, fig, honey and bavaroise. — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 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