heaven
noun
heav·en ˈhe-vən 
1
: the expanse of space that seems to be over the earth like a dome : firmament —usually used in plural
the brightest star in the heavens
2
a
often capitalized : the dwelling place of the Deity and the blessed dead
hopes to go to Heaven when she dies
b
: a spiritual state of everlasting communion with God
3
capitalized : god sense 1
Heaven help us.
4
: a place or condition of utmost happiness : something that is very pleasant or enjoyable
Our week at the spa was sheer heaven.
5
Christian Science : a state of thought in which sin is absent and the harmony of divine Mind (see mind entry 1 sense 8) is manifest
Synonyms
- above
- bliss
- elysian fields
- Elysium
- empyrean
- kingdom come
- New Jerusalem
- paradise
- sky
- Zion
- Sion
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
She prayed to God in Heaven. He hopes to go to Heaven when he dies. Our baby is a gift from heaven. the brightest star in the heavens
Recent Examples on the Web Today marks the release of a project that promises a touch of heaven—Heaven by Marc Jacobs, that is. 
Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022 There’s not just a heaven and a hell, there are the varying kingdoms, all of them blessed, but one more blessed than the rest. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 July 2022 Spotted lanternfly prefer grapes, hops and a host of trees found in Iowa, including tree-of-heaven, apple, cherry, maple, oak, peach, pine, plum, poplar, sycamore, walnut and willow. Fox News, 27 July 2022 To make room for the new, of course, some current shows with less-than-stellar ratings must be sent to TV heaven. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 May 2022 The Prime Video series, created by Greg Daniels (known for The Office and Parks and Recreation) imagines a futuristic world in which the privileged elite are allowed to opt into a digital afterlife, a sort of heaven meets the Metaverse. Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2022 For heaven’s sake, don’t make that a reason not to put him on trial. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 June 2022 If canoeing the Mississippi was a little bit of heaven, then our destination six miles inland, the Yazoo Backwater Area, was surely a taste of hell. W. Hodding Carter, Outside Online, 29 June 2011 Beth and Randall also go off into TV heaven as an iconic couple. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2022 See More
Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022 There’s not just a heaven and a hell, there are the varying kingdoms, all of them blessed, but one more blessed than the rest. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 July 2022 Spotted lanternfly prefer grapes, hops and a host of trees found in Iowa, including tree-of-heaven, apple, cherry, maple, oak, peach, pine, plum, poplar, sycamore, walnut and willow. Fox News, 27 July 2022 To make room for the new, of course, some current shows with less-than-stellar ratings must be sent to TV heaven. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 May 2022 The Prime Video series, created by Greg Daniels (known for The Office and Parks and Recreation) imagines a futuristic world in which the privileged elite are allowed to opt into a digital afterlife, a sort of heaven meets the Metaverse. Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2022 For heaven’s sake, don’t make that a reason not to put him on trial. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 June 2022 If canoeing the Mississippi was a little bit of heaven, then our destination six miles inland, the Yazoo Backwater Area, was surely a taste of hell. W. Hodding Carter, Outside Online, 29 June 2011 Beth and Randall also go off into TV heaven as an iconic couple. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English heven, from Old English heofon; akin to Old High German himil heaven
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing heaven
Kids Definition
heaven
noun
heav·en ˈhe-vən
1
: sky sense 1 —usually used in pl.
stars in the heavens
2
often capitalized : a place where good people are believed in some religions to be rewarded with eternal life after death
3
capitalized : god sense 1
Thank Heaven you're all right.
4
: a place or condition of complete happiness To finally sleep in my own bed was heaven.
heaven
noun
1
as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death prayed that the souls of the deceased would go to heaven Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sky
- bliss
- paradise
- above
- glory
- empyrean
- Zion
- on high
- nirvana
- kingdom come
- elysian fields
- Sion
- promised land
- afterlife
- New Jerusalem
- Elysium
- afterworld
- otherworld
- Valhalla
- hereafter
- Beulah
- happy hunting ground
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hell
- perdition
- purgatory
- inferno
- limbo
- underworld
- netherworld
- hades
- Gehenna
- Pandemonium
- abyss
- pit
2
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness compared to my old job, this new one is heaven Synonyms & Similar Words
- utopia
- paradise
- nirvana
- wonderland
- promised land
- fantasyland
- empyrean
- lotusland
- Eden
- blissfulness
- bliss
- Garden of Eden
- Sion
- joy
- Shangri-la
- dreamland
- never-never land
- Zion
- arcadia
- fairyland
- Cockaigne
- New Jerusalem
- Elysium
- Camelot
- dreamworld
- blessedness
- euphoria
- gladness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hell
- dystopia
- anti-utopia
- fool's paradise
3
as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion she was in heaven the day she learned she was one of the finalists for the science scholarship Synonyms & Similar Words
- ecstasy
- paradise
- joy
- high
- happiness
- rapture
- joyfulness
- bliss
- seventh heaven
- rhapsody
- pleasure
- trance
- euphoria
- cloud nine
- elation
- intoxication
- frenzy
- exhilaration
- transport
- blissfulness
- delight
- swoon
- elatedness
- exaltation
- blessedness
- cheerfulness
- gladness
- felicity
- reverie
- madness
- joyousness
- glee
- enchantment
- cheer
- inspiration
- fervor
- jubilation
- exuberance
- jubilance
- passion
- lightheartedness
- gleefulness
- gaiety
- gayety
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- depression
- misery
- woe
- sadness
- wretchedness
- despair
- unhappiness
- gloom
- blues
- desolation
- melancholy
- dejection
- dreariness
- despondency
- doldrums
- dumps
- heartsickness
- gloominess
- dispiritedness
- disconsolateness
- forlornness
- downheartedness
- mopes
- disheartenment
4
as in high
usually heavens plural the expanse of air surrounding the earth the starry heavens the space shuttle gradually disappeared into the heavens Synonyms & Similar Words
- sky
- high
- firmament
- welkin
- blue
- horizon
- midair
- skyline