In seventh heaven Meaning in English

expression

US

in SEV-unth HEV-un

UK

in sev-UNTH hev-UN

Definition

Feeling extremely happy or excited, as if experiencing great joy.

Usage & Nuances

This is an idiomatic and positive expression; often used informally to describe someone's extreme happiness. Common after good news, achievements, or joyful experiences. Not literal—does not refer to any actual location.

• Spanish: en el séptimo cielo
• Portuguese (BR): nas nuvens - no sétimo céu
• Portuguese (PT): nas nuvens - no sétimo céu
• Chinese (Simplified): 乐不可支 - 高兴得不得了
• Chinese (Traditional): 樂不可支 - 高興得不得了
• Hindi: सातवें आसमान पर
• Arabic: في قمة السعادة
• Bengali: স্বর্গের সপ্তম স্তরে - তীব্র আনন্দে
• Russian: на седьмом небе
• Japanese: 天にも昇る気持ち - 有頂天
• Vietnamese: như đang ở trên mây - sung sướng tột độ
• Korean: 하늘을 나는 기분 - 최고의 행복
• Turkish: yediinci cennette - mutluluktan uçmak
• Urdu: ساتویں جنت میں
• Indonesian: berada di awan ketujuh - sangat bahagia

Example Sentences

She was in seventh heaven after hearing the good news.

basic

When I got my first job, I felt in seventh heaven.

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The kids were in seventh heaven on Christmas morning.

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Ever since he won the lottery, he's been in seventh heaven.

natural

I was in seventh heaven when my favorite band played my song.

natural

After months of hard work, getting accepted to college put me in seventh heaven.

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