seventh heaven

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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.

Origin of seventh heaven

1
First recorded in 1810–20

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British Dictionary definitions for seventh heaven

seventh heaven

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

  2. a state of supreme happiness

Origin of seventh heaven

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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

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