Heavenly

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛvənli/

Definitions of heavenly

adjective relating to or resembling heaven; divine or perfect

Example Sentences

A1 The weather today is heavenly, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.

A2 She described the taste of the dessert as heavenly, with a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.

B1 The hotel we stayed at had heavenly views of the ocean from our room.

B2 The music at the concert was heavenly, transporting the audience to another world.

C1 The spa resort offered heavenly massages and treatments that left guests feeling completely relaxed.

C2 The sunset over the mountains was a heavenly sight, painting the sky in a myriad of colors.

Examples of heavenly in a Sentence

formal The choir's heavenly voices filled the cathedral with a sense of peace and serenity.

informal The dessert was so heavenly, I couldn't resist having seconds.

slang That new spa treatment was absolutely heavenly, I feel like I'm walking on clouds.

figurative The view from the mountaintop was so breathtaking, it felt like I was in a heavenly paradise.

Grammatical Forms of heavenly

• past tense: heavened
• plural: heavenlies
• comparative: more heavenly
• superlative: most heavenly
• present tense: heavenly
• future tense: will be heavenly
• perfect tense: has been heavenly
• continuous tense: is being heavenly
• singular: heavenly
• positive degree: heavenly
• infinitive: to heavenly
• gerund: heavenlying
• participle: heavenlyed

Origin and Evolution of heavenly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'heavenly' originated from the Old English word 'heofonlic' which means 'of or pertaining to heaven'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'heavenly' has retained its original meaning of being related to heaven or divine, but it has also come to be used more figuratively to describe something that is exquisite, delightful, or perfect.