Heavenly
ˈhevənli
Definitions
Relating to heaven or the heavens; supremely good or pleasing.
ˈhevənli
Relating to or resembling heaven; delightful.
The cake was absolutely heavenly.
💡 Simply: Something 'heavenly' is like being in a beautiful dream – super nice, enjoyable, and amazing. Think of a really delicious dessert or a perfect sunny day.
👶 For kids: Something heavenly is like something from the sky, like a beautiful star or the clouds. It's something really, really good!
More Examples
The view from the mountaintop was heavenly.
They described their vacation as heavenly.
How It's Used
"The music was heavenly."
"She envisioned a heavenly afterlife."
"The food at the restaurant was heavenly."
Idioms & expressions
a heavenly body
An astronomical object such as a planet, star, or moon.
"Scientists study the motions of heavenly bodies."
From Middle English *hevenlich*, equivalent to 'heaven' + '-ly'. Related to the Old English *heofonlīc* (heavenly, celestial).
Historically, 'heavenly' has often been used in religious contexts to describe things related to God, the afterlife, or paradise, but it expanded to describe anything wonderfully pleasant.
Memory tip
Imagine angels and harps – anything that makes you think of a beautiful, serene place.