Heavenliest: meaning, definitions and examples

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heavenliest

 

[ ˈhɛvənliəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

Heavenliest is the superlative form of heavenly, used to describe something that possesses the highest degree of heavenly qualities. It evokes images of ultimate beauty, joy, or a divine nature that surpasses all others. This term can be used in various contexts to express the utmost delights or pleasures associated with an experience, place, or entity. In literature and poetry, it often conveys an ethereal quality that brings a sense of peace and transcendent happiness.

Synonyms

most blissful, most celestial, most divine

Examples of usage

  • The sunset was the heavenliest sight I had ever seen.
  • She sang the heavenliest melody at the concert.
  • Their love story was the heavenliest tale of romance.

Translations

Translations of the word "heavenliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais celestial

🇮🇳 सबसे स्वर्गीय

🇩🇪 himmlischste

🇮🇩 terindah

🇺🇦 найнебесніший

🇵🇱 najniebiańszy

🇯🇵 最も天国の

🇫🇷 le plus céleste

🇪🇸 el más celestial

🇹🇷 en ilahi

🇰🇷 가장 천국의

🇸🇦 الأكثر سماوية

🇨🇿 nejnebesštější

🇸🇰 najnebeskejší

🇨🇳 最天上的

🇸🇮 najnebeškejši

🇮🇸 mesti himneskur

🇰🇿 ең аспандық

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ზეციური

🇦🇿 ən göy

🇲🇽 el más celestial

Etymology

The term 'heavenliest' is derived from the adjective 'heavenly', which itself comes from the Old English word 'heofon', meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'. The suffix '-ly' typically denotes an adjective that relates to or is characteristic of the noun preceding it. By adding '-est', the superlative form is created, indicating the highest degree of the quality described by 'heavenly'. This formation is common in English to express extremes in quality, such as 'tall', 'taller', and 'tallest'. The use of 'heavenly' dates back to Middle English, where it was used in a poetic and often religious context to describe celestial beings or experiences associated with heaven. Through centuries of literary use, 'heavenliest' has maintained its connection to beauty and divinity, enhancing its expressive power in modern language.