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heavenliness|ˈhɛv(ə)nlɪnɪs|
[f. heavenly a. + -ness.]
The state or quality of being heavenly in origin, nature, or character.
1530Palsgr. 231/1 Hevenlynesse, celestialeté. 1587Golding De Mornay xxvii. 418 One further marke of the heauenliness of our Scriptures. a1665J. Goodwin Filled w. the Spirit (1867) 367 By the holiness and heavenliness of his life and conversation. 1702C. Mather Magn. Chr. v. i. (1852) 183 The heavenliness of the matter, the efficacy of the doctrine. 1856Vaughan Mystics (1860) I. vi. iv. 182 Now we feel that in heavenliness of nature he has gone beyond his former self.
b. As a title: Celestial highness, divinity.
1596Davies Orchestra (R.), Goddess of women, sith your heavenliness Hath now vouchsaf'd itself to represent To our dim eyes. |