heavenly
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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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Synonyms & Antonyms for heavenly
Synonyms
agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, tasty, welcome
Antonyms
disagreeable, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome
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Examples of heavenly in a Sentence
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An empty airport may sound heavenly to anyone who has had to cope with the crowds and chaos at La Guardia or Hartsfield-Jackson or O’Hare. — New York Times, "The Trouble With the Memphis Airport: No Crowds," 23 May 2018 Even Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk wanted to get in on Boseman’s heavenly grace. — Lena Grossman, Time, "Chadwick Boseman Looks Like He's Answering Bradley Cooper's Prayers in 2018 Met Gala Photobomb," 8 May 2018 The rose water and aloe is a heavenly reset after a day of schlepping luggage. — Cara Kelly, USA TODAY, "Packing the ultimate weekender: Our favorite products for your carry-on or beach bag," 9 July 2018 Still, there was no stopping the heavenly dumping, which turned much of Irvington Boulevard's esplanade to muck, disintegrated reporters' notebooks into pulp and overwhelmed stormed drains. — Zach Despart, Houston Chronicle, "Undaunted by downpours, Lindale Park holds July 4 parade," 4 July 2018 Or are all of us (even Hitler) destined to spend eternity together in the same heavenly location? — Tom Titus, latimes.com, "On Theater: A crisis of faith provokes 'The Christians' at Costa Mesa Playhouse," 28 June 2018 Hollywood's biggest night was a bright and heavenly one at the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 4. — Carolina Gonzales, Houston Chronicle, "The 90th Annual Academy Awards red carpet: The best and worst dressed celebrities," 4 Mar. 2018 Facing west, the admirers watched as the bright yellow sun, with its orange corona and outlying circles of ambers and blues, dipped beneath the horizon, turning the placid water that mirrored the heavenly body, to darkness. — Donna Vickroy, Daily Southtown, "People gather at waterfronts to watch the sun set on the Southland," 11 July 2018 Disturbed by growing anti-Semitism, the woman who would later gain fame for her designer duds and heavenly hats became a Marine in 1943. — Matthew J. Palm, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Outspoken and stylish, Harriett Lake was devoted to the arts," 10 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'heavenly.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for heavenly
heavenly
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of heavenly
: appearing or occurring in the sky
: of or relating to heaven : divine or blessed
: very pleasant or good
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Kids Definition of heavenly
1 : occurring or situated in the sky The sun, moon, and stars are heavenly bodies.
2 : divine entry 1 sense 1 heavenly angels
3 : entirely delightful heavenly weather
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