hevenely

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English heofonlīċ; equivalent to hevene + -ly (adjectival suffix). The adverb is from the adjective; compare Old English heofonlīċe.

Pronunciation

  • (adjective) IPA(key): /ˈhɛv(ə)nəliː/, /ˈhɛːvənliː/, /ˈhɛvənliː/, /-lit͡ʃ/
  • (adverb) IPA(key): /ˈhɛv(ə)nəliː/, /ˈhɛːvənliː/, /ˈhɛvənliː/, /-lit͡ʃ(ə)/

Adjective

hevenely

  1. Relating to heaven (as the divine dwelling)
  2. (by extension) Godly, sacred, otherworldly
  3. Celestial, aerial; belonging to the atmosphere or sky.
  4. (specifically) Sky-coloured; clear blue, azure.
  5. (figuratively) Heavenly; incredibly beautiful or pleasant.

Descendants

  • English: heavenly
  • Scots: heivenly

Adverb

hevenely

  1. In a godly, sacred, or otherworldly way.
  2. (figuratively) In an incredibly beautiful or pleasant way.

Descendants

References

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