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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Just hold your fist at arm’s length, and about two and a half of your fist-widths to the right of Arcturus is where to start looking for the heavenly hair.
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Perhaps heavenly father is looking down upon us, after all.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 May 2025
With its cheery purple flowers, heavenly scent and floral flavor, lavender is a treat for all the senses.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Above us, the white smoke kept pouring out, a heavenly signal to the world.
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Perhaps heavenly father is looking down upon us, after all.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 May 2025
With its cheery purple flowers, heavenly scent and floral flavor, lavender is a treat for all the senses.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Above us, the white smoke kept pouring out, a heavenly signal to the world.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for heavenly
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavenly. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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