heaven
heaven Lexical Profile
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• noun
In various religions, the transcendent spiritual realm where God, angels, and the souls of the righteous are believed to dwell in eternal peace after death.
"Many traditions teach that a virtuous life on earth is rewarded in heaven."
A place, state, or experience of supreme happiness, comfort, or delight.
"Sitting on the quiet porch with a cup of hot tea and a good book was pure heaven after a busy week."
The expanse of sky, atmosphere, or outer space overhead in which the sun, moon, and stars appear (usually used in the plural, 'the heavens').
"Through the telescope, the astronomer observed distant constellations across the night heavens."
• interjection
Used (often in the plural 'heavens') to express surprise, relief, or mild dismay.
"Good heavens, I had no idea it had gotten so late!"
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'heofon', meaning the sky, firmament, or the dwelling place of God, derived from Proto-Germanic '*hibin-'.