seventh heaven

American  

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.

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seventh heaven British  

noun

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

2. a state of supreme happiness

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Etymology

Origin of seventh heaven

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

When he arrived bringing in half of his Oklahoma team with him, including a Heisman quarterback, and went 11-3 in his first year, I’m sure Trojan fans were in seventh heaven.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2024

“Gloria’s in seventh heaven and seems at a loss for words about what we’re doing,” he said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2020

He’s in seventh heaven when he’s whipping up a crowd.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2018

Bob Crowley, as designer, creates an unforgettable image of stairs, starlit skies and art deco arches that tops off a fusion of talent that sends the audience into seventh heaven.

From The Guardian • Mar. 30, 2017

Hornet was in seventh heaven as she listened to these lies.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke