heavenly
adjective
heav·en·ly
ˈhe-vən-lē 
1
2
a
: suggesting the blessed state of heaven : beatific
heavenly peace
b
heavenliness
noun
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
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Preacher Boy shows off his heavenly voice and affinity for jazz music, but his father, an actual preacher, rebukes the genre as the devil’s music, like most good Christians did back then.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 Apr. 2025
The story song is unlike any other now on country radio — a yarn unspooled from Dean’s fertile imagination about a deceased man who sends a heavenly message of regret and hope to his still-living daughter.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Kyoto, Japan Spring in Japan is synonymous with cherry blossoms with heavenly landscapes across the country.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Preacher Boy shows off his heavenly voice and affinity for jazz music, but his father, an actual preacher, rebukes the genre as the devil’s music, like most good Christians did back then.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 Apr. 2025
The story song is unlike any other now on country radio — a yarn unspooled from Dean’s fertile imagination about a deceased man who sends a heavenly message of regret and hope to his still-living daughter.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Kyoto, Japan Spring in Japan is synonymous with cherry blossoms with heavenly landscapes across the country.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavenly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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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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