heavenly
word
/ˈhɛvənɫi/
HEV-uhn-lee
/hˈɛvənli/
HEV-uhn-lee
Definition
Describes something related to heaven, or something extremely pleasant, beautiful, or wonderful.
Usage & Nuances
'Heavenly' can literally mean 'from heaven' (in a religious sense) or describe something so pleasant it feels like paradise (common for food, music, weather, etc.). It sounds poetic or emphatic, not used for everyday things. Synonyms: 'divine', 'celestial'. Often used for compliments ("That cake tastes heavenly").
Spanish: celestial - divinoPortuguese (BR): celestial - divinoPortuguese (PT): celestial - divinoChinese (Simplified): 天上的 - 天堂般的Chinese (Traditional): 天上的 - 天堂般的Hindi: स्वर्गीय - दिव्यArabic: سماوي - إلهيBengali: স্বর্গীয় - অত্যন্ত মনোরমRussian: небесный - божественныйJapanese: 天国の - 至福のVietnamese: thiên đường - tuyệt trầnKorean: 천상의 - 황홀한Turkish: cennet gibi - gökselUrdu: آسمانی - بہت خوشگوارIndonesian: surgawi - luar biasa nikmat
Example Sentences
Her gentle voice had a heavenly quality that calmed everyone.
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After weeks of rain, today’s heavenly sunshine was just what I needed.
natural
This music is absolutely heavenly—I could listen for hours.
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The view from the mountain was heavenly.
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She wore a heavenly white dress.
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The cake tasted heavenly.
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