First Known Use: 1818
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seventh heaven
noun
: a state of extreme happiness and joy
Full Definition of SEVENTH HEAVEN
: a state of extreme joy
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Origin of SEVENTH HEAVEN
from the seventh being the highest of the seven heavens of Islamic and cabalist doctrine
Related to SEVENTH HEAVEN
- Synonyms
- cloud nine, elatedness, elation, euphoria, exhilaration, heaven, high, intoxication, paradise, rapture, rhapsody, ecstasy, swoon, transport
- Antonyms
- depression
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