Synonyms for
Heavenly
Definition
Heavenly means relating to or coming from heaven, or extremely beautiful or delightful.
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Common collocations
- heavenly body
- heavenly host
- heavenly bliss
- heavenly aroma
- heavenly peace
- heavenly delight
- heavenly creature
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Usage note
Often used to describe something extremely pleasant or beautiful, extending beyond its literal religious meaning. Can sometimes be used hyperbolically.
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Example sentences
- The heavenly aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.
- The clouds in the sky looked heavenly as they turned pink during sunset.
- The singer's voice was so heavenly that the audience was moved to tears.
- The garden was a heavenly oasis in the middle of the city.
- The view from the mountaintop was absolutely heavenly.
Quotes
Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Heaven is not a place, and it is not a time. Heaven is being perfect.