Pronunciation

/ˈhevən/

Definitions

• Noun: (often capitalized) The dwelling place of God, angels, and the souls of righteous people after death; the spiritual realm above the physical world. Example: “They believed their loved one had ascended to heaven.”
• Noun: A place or state of supreme happiness, bliss, or perfection; often used metaphorically. Example: “The beauty of that sunset was a little slice of heaven.”
• Noun: (informal) Something that is extremely good or desirable. Example: “This chocolate cake is heaven on a plate.”

Phrases

• “Go to heaven”: To pass away and enter the afterlife in a positive sense, implying that one’s soul will be rewarded in the heavenly realm.
• “Seventh heaven”: A state of intense joy or bliss, often referring to extreme happiness or contentment.
• “Heaven forbid”: An expression used to emphasize that one hopes something undesirable does not happen. Example: “Heaven forbid we should be late for the wedding.”

Example Sentences

• Noun (spiritual realm): “In many religions, it’s believed that those who live virtuous lives will go to heaven when they die.”
• Noun (metaphorical): “For him, spending time with his grandchildren was like being in seventh heaven.”
• Noun (informal): “After a long day at work, a hot bath and a glass of wine were sheer heaven.”

Synonyms

• Paradise
• Elysium
• Bliss
• Utopia
• Nirvana
• Celestial kingdom
• The skies
• The heavens