Synonyms for

Heaven

Verb / ˈhevʌn / Another word for heaven — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Heaven is a place that is believed to be the home of God, where people go after they die if they have been good.

Synonyms & similar words

shangrila paradise promisedland nirvana hell eden heaven paradise eternity nirvana utopia bliss heavens afterlife elysium empyrean valhalla shangri-la felicity

Synonyms by register

Formal

paradise celestial realm empyrean firmament

Informal

cloud nine nirvana the promised land seventh heaven

Literary

Olympus Elysium Valhalla

Antonyms

hell underworld abyss inferno perdition netherworld

Common collocations

  • heaven on earth
  • heavenly host
  • heavenly father
  • heavenly kingdom
  • heavenly bliss
  • heavenly peace
  • heavenly reward

Word family

noun heaven
adjective heavenly

Usage note

Often used metaphorically to describe a state of extreme happiness or pleasure. Can also refer to the sky or atmosphere.

Example sentences

  1. Heaven is a beautiful place with golden streets and pearly gates.
  2. Many people believe that they will go to heaven when they die.
  3. My grandmother always said that there are angels in heaven watching over us.
  4. The idea of heaven gives people comfort when they lose a loved one.
  5. In some religions, it is believed that good deeds can help get you into heaven.

Quotes

  • The sky is not a limit, it's an invitation. To fly higher, to dream bigger, to go further and to touch the heavens.
  • There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind. -C.S. Lewis
  • Joy is the serious business of heaven. -C.S. Lewis

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