heavenly

adjective

ˈhe-vən-lē How to pronounce heavenly (audio)
Definition of heavenlynext
1
as in wonderful
of the very best kind had a heavenly time at the dance

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2
as in divine
of, relating to, or being God do not concern yourself with material possessions, but with things heavenly, the prophet admonished

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3
as in celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven heavenly hosts singing "Alleluia!"

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4
as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the heavenly aroma of chocolate fills the shop

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Recent Examples of heavenly To qualify for beatification, the Vatican normally requires one miracle attributable to the faithful seeking the candidate's heavenly prayers. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Stop at downtown Guerneville for a heavenly buttermilk biscuit at Piknik Town Market. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for heavenly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
  1. wonderful
  2. divine
  3. celestial
  4. delicious
  5. lovely
  6. holy
  7. blissful
  8. delightful
Adjective
  • Their sorrowful slow-dance, at first with the air and then with each other, set to the ensemble evoking the crooning of a record player, is just wonderful.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
  • There is a wonderful offhand quality to their scenes together.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of wonderful
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  • The season would start with Navratri, a nine-night Hindu festival celebrating the divine feminine, Shakti, through the worship of Goddess Durga.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Think medieval meets modern--less clunky Louis XVIth and more comfy armchair, with Kingsdown mattresses that are simply divine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of divine
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  • Despite its sweeping celestial setting, the whole series was constrained, relying on face-to-face conversations in tiny offices to convey plot, and action scenes that often looked like scuffles in a blocky, dark, half-convincing cave.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Lakshmana, supported by Hanuman and Vibhishana (Ravana’s brother who joins Rama’s side), confronts Indrajit and kills him with a celestial arrow.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of celestial
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  • This recipe for double crust apple pie delivers a mix of tart and sweet along with cinnamon that is crispy, delicious and is worth the indulgence.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Refrigerated tortellini is one of the fastest ways to turn plain broth into a satiating, delicious meal.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This rigid, eye-catching collar makes a lovely focal point over plunging necklines and high-collar dresses alike.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Going to the White House has become a journey littered with political landmines to which even the holy are not immune.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Bur Bur’s oil is my holy elixir for dry, thinning, lifeless hair.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of holy
Adjective
  • Bayview Beach, north of Washburn, Wisconsin, encompasses several blissful miles of shoreline that, for the most part, remain a local secret.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Treatments follow Thai, Chinese, and Indian healing methods, and the cavernous aqua-therapy lounge with sauna and vitality pool is a blissful hangout after a massage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of blissful
Adjective
  • The orange zest added into the frosting adds a bit of brightness that punches up this delightful dessert.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Together the duo enjoy scaring themselves into a teeth-chattering but delightful evening.
    — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
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