heavenly
adjective
heav·en·ly
ˈhe-vən-lē 
1
2
a
: suggesting the blessed state of heaven : beatific
heavenly peace
b
heavenliness
noun
Synonyms
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of heavenly in a Sentence
The weather on vacation was heavenly.
Do not concern yourself with material possessions, but with things heavenly, the prophet admonished.
the moon, stars, and other heavenly bodies
had a heavenly time at the dance
Recent Examples on the Web
There is, of course, an indoor shower too, with heavenly scented body wash, shampoo and conditioner.
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Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Aug. 2024
To rev the monster up to 7,500 rpm is to hear a heavenly 6.5-liter orchestra.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024
August is for Astronomy lovers:Seasonal blue moon and other heavenly surprises are in store this month
John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 9 Aug. 2024
The new artwork — titled Gloria after Smith’s fourth studio album — depicts Smith dressed in a white toga and golden laurel crown, as large angelic wings sprout from their back in a heavenly locale.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heavenly 
Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Aug. 2024
To rev the monster up to 7,500 rpm is to hear a heavenly 6.5-liter orchestra.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024
August is for Astronomy lovers:Seasonal blue moon and other heavenly surprises are in store this month
John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 9 Aug. 2024
The new artwork — titled Gloria after Smith’s fourth studio album — depicts Smith dressed in a white toga and golden laurel crown, as large angelic wings sprout from their back in a heavenly locale.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heavenly
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heavenly
adjective
heav·en·ly
ˈhev-ən-lē
1
: of or relating to heaven or the heavens
heavenly bodies such as the stars
2
: suggesting the blessed state of heaven
heavenly grace
3
: completely delightful
a heavenly day
heavenliness
noun
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