Definition of "heavenly" in English

adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the heaven believed in by many religions.

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

3. Of or pertaining to the kingdom of God.

   • 1817, Charles Phillips (author-editor), Speech in the Case of O′Mullan v. M′Korkill, The Speeches of Charles Phillips, page 131, No doubt, you have all personally considered — no doubt, you have all personally experienced, that of all the blessings which it has pleased Providence to allow us to cultivate, there is not one which breathes a purer fragrance, or bears an heavenlier aspect than education.

4. (figurative) Strongly or sublimely beautiful or pleasurable.

   • Oh, please continue giving me a massage—it's absolutely heavenly.

adverb

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

2. To a degree such as to elicit great pleasure.