heavenly meaning

UK US /ˈhɛvənli/ 3 syllables

heavenly (adjective): relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven.

heavenly has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

heavenly as an adjective

  1. relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
    • celestial beings
    • heavenly hosts

    Synonyms: celestial

    Related forms: Heaven

  2. of or relating to the sky
    • celestial map
    • a heavenly body

    Synonyms: celestial

    Related forms: sky

  3. of or belonging to heaven or god

    Opposite: earthly

    Similar: ambrosial, celestial, divine, paradisiacal, providential, translunar

How to pronounce heavenly

heavenly is pronounced /ˈhɛvənli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in LY · 8-letter words

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