heavenly
UK: ˈhevənli | US: ˈhevənli
adj. relating to heaven; divine or celestial
adj. extraordinarily beautiful or delightful
adj. of exceptional quality or purity
The word "heavenly" combines "heaven," derived from Old English heofon (meaning "sky" or "the abode of God"), with the suffix "-ly," which turns nouns into adjectives. Originally, "heaven" referred to the physical sky or the celestial realm in Germanic and Old English traditions. Over time, it acquired spiritual connotations, and "-ly" extended its meaning to describe qualities resembling or belonging to heaven—such as beauty, divinity, or perfection. The suffix "-ly" is a productive morpheme in English, often used to form adjectives (e.g., "friendly," "scholarly").
The sunset painted a heavenly glow across the horizon.
Her voice had a heavenly quality that mesmerized the audience.
The dessert tasted heavenly, with its rich chocolate and creamy texture.
Ancient myths describe heavenly beings descending to Earth.
After the storm, the air smelled fresh and almost heavenly.