I. ˈhevənlē, -li also -ev ə ml- or -eb ə ml- adjective
( sometimes -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English hevenly, from Old English heofonlīc, from heofon heaven + -līc -ly — more at heaven
1. : of or relating to the spatial heavens surrounding the earth
2. : of, relating to, or dwelling in the heaven of God or of a god : celestial
heavenly spirits
3.
a. : fit for or characteristic of the divine heaven : appropriate to heaven : sacred , blessed , divine
the heavenly music of an angel choir
turn your thoughts to heavenly matters
b. : eminently pleasing : delightful , enchanting : remarkably pleasant
a heavenly day for a picnic
had a heavenly time
what a heavenly necklace
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English hevenly, from Old English heofonlīce, from heofonlīc
1. : in a manner or to a degree resembling that of heaven : to the utmost : exceedingly
a maid most heavenly pure
were heavenly happy there
2. : by the influence or agency of heaven
our heavenly guided soul shall climb — John Milton