English · Word Candidate

heavenly

/ˈhɛvənli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: heavenlier · heavenliest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to Heaven, the eternal celestial abode of God or the gods.

Adjective

Examples

Heavenly Father, I come to You as Your child, kicking and screaming.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Synonym of celestial: of or pertaining to the heavens, the sky regarded as the realm of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

Adjective

Examples

The other heavenly bodies are primarily controlled by the attractive force of the Sun.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

In a manner like that of heaven; by the influence or agency of heaven; divinely, miraculously.

Adverb

Examples

by night [she] saw that God in her armes, saying moreover unto her, that the next day, the first man she met withall, should heavenly pay her her wages.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To a degree such as to elicit great pleasure.

Adverb

Examples

Then, we taste the refried beans and the rice, and they are so heavenly delicious.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “heavenly” mean?

Of or pertaining to Heaven, the eternal celestial abode of God or the gods.

Is “heavenly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.