heaven
UK: ˈhɛv(ə)n | US: ˈhɛvən
n. 1. The abode of God, angels, and the souls of the righteous after death; a place of eternal happiness.
n. 2. A state of supreme happiness or beauty.
n. 3. (often the heavens) The sky, especially in a poetic or religious context.
heaven = heav<lift> + en<noun suffix>
- heav (from Old English heofon, meaning "sky, home of God," related to hebban "to lift")
- en (a common Old English noun suffix, often forming abstract or place nouns)
Etymology Origin:
The word heaven traces back to Old English heofon, which originally referred to the visible sky and later evolved to denote the spiritual realm of God. The root heav- is linked to the idea of "lifting" or "elevation," reflecting the ancient perception of the sky as a lofty, divine space. Over time, heaven acquired its dual meaning—both the physical sky and the metaphysical paradise—retaining its sacred connotations across religious and poetic contexts.
The stars shone brightly in the night heaven.
She felt like she was in heaven after tasting the dessert.
Ancient cultures often associated heaven with the dwelling place of gods.
The painting depicted angels ascending to heaven.
His kindness made her believe in a heaven on earth.