heavenly
adjective · adverb
Simple meaning
Strongly or sublimely beautiful or pleasurable.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhɛvənli
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Definition
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adjective
figurative
Strongly or sublimely beautiful or pleasurable.
Of or pertaining to the heaven believed in by many religions.
Alternative letter-case form of heavenly.
Of or pertaining to the kingdom of God.
adverb
In a manner like that of heaven; by the influence or agency of heaven; divinely, miraculously.
To a degree such as to elicit great pleasure.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Inflected forms
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Any place of complete bliss and delight and peace.
Compound terms
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Natural objects visible in the sky.
Phrases used to refer to Heaven.
A member of the Taoist Trinity.
The worship of planets or stars.
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Synonyms
Sense: strongly or sublimely beautiful or pleasurable
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