Heavenly: meaning, definitions and examples
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heavenly
[ ˈhɛvənli ]
of or relating to heaven
Heavenly is an adjective that describes something as being of or relating to heaven, the place where it is believed that God and the angels live. It can also refer to something that is delightful, perfect, or incredibly beautiful.
Synonyms
angelic, celestial, divine, paradisiacal
Examples of usage
- The music was so beautiful, it sounded heavenly.
- She had a heavenly smile that could brighten anyone's day.
in a delightful manner
Heavenly can also be used as an adverb to describe something done in a delightful or perfect manner.
Synonyms
beautifully, divinely, perfectly
Examples of usage
- She sang heavenly, capturing the hearts of everyone in the audience.
- The dessert tasted heavenly, like a piece of paradise.
Translations
Translations of the word "heavenly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 celestial
🇮🇳 स्वर्गीय
🇩🇪 himmlisch
🇮🇩 surgawi
🇺🇦 небесний
🇵🇱 niebiański
🇯🇵 天国の (tengoku no)
🇫🇷 céleste
🇪🇸 celestial
🇹🇷 göksel
🇰🇷 천상의 (cheon-sang-ui)
🇸🇦 سماوي
🇨🇿 nebeský
🇸🇰 nebeský
🇨🇳 天堂的 (tiāntáng de)
🇸🇮 nebeški
🇮🇸 himneskur
🇰🇿 жұмақтық
🇬🇪 ზეციური
🇦🇿 göylər
🇲🇽 celestial
Word origin
The word 'heavenly' originated from the Old English word 'heofonlic', which means 'heavenly'. It has been used in English literature and poetry to describe something of divine or celestial nature. The concept of 'heavenly' is often associated with ideas of perfection, beauty, and spirituality, making it a popular word in various contexts.
See also: heavens, heavenward, heavenwards.