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Webster 1913 Edition
Heavenly
Heav′en-ly
(hĕv′’n-ly̆)
, Adj.
[AS.
heofonic
.] 1.
Pertaining to, resembling, or inhabiting heaven; celestial; not earthly;
as,
heavenly
regions; heavenly
music.As is the
heavenly
, such are they also that are heavenly
. 1 Cor. xv. 48.
2.
Appropriate to heaven in character or happiness; perfect; pure; supremely blessed;
as, a
heavenly
race; the heavenly
, throng.The love of heaven makes one
heavenly
. Sir P. Sidney.
Heav′en-ly
,adv.
1.
In a manner resembling that of heaven.
“She was heavenly true.” Shak.
2.
By the influence or agency of heaven.
Out
heavenly
guided soul shall climb. Milton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Heavenly
HEAV'ENLY
,Adj.
1.
Resembling heaven; supremely excellent; as a heavenly lyre; a heavenly temper. The love of heaven makes one heavenly.
2.
Inhabiting heaven; as a heavenly race; the heavenly throng.