heavenly

adjective

heav·en·ly | \ ˈhe-vən-lē

Definition of heavenly

1 : of or relating to heaven or the heavens : celestial the heavenly choirs use a telescope to study the heavenly bodies

2a : suggesting the blessed state of heaven : beatific heavenly peace

b : delightful

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Examples of heavenly in a Sentence

the moon, stars, and other heavenly bodies had a heavenly time at the dance

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