heavenly

heavenly
adjective Date: before 12th century 1. of or relating to heaven or the heavens ; celestial <
the heavenly choirs
>
<
use a telescope to study the heavenly bodies
>
2. a. suggesting the blessed state of heaven ; beatific <
heavenly peace
>
b. delightfulheavenliness noun

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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