seventh heaven

noun

1. (especially in Islam and the cabala) the highest heaven, where God and the most exalted angels dwell.
2. a state of intense happiness; bliss:

   We were in seventh heaven in our new home.

seventh heaven

noun

1. the final state of eternal bliss, esp according to Talmudic and Muslim eschatology
2. a state of supreme happiness

Word History and Origins

Origin of seventh heaven¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Word History and Origins

Origin of seventh heaven¹

C19: so named from the belief that there are seven levels of heaven, the seventh and most exalted being the abode of God and the angels