Heaven — Defs

01 n. The expanse of space surrounding the earth; esp., that which seems to be over the earth like a great arch or dome; the firmament; the sky; …

1.
The expanse of space surrounding the earth; esp., that which seems to be over the earth like a great arch or dome; the firmament; the sky; the place where the sun, moon, and stars appear; -- often used in the plural in this sense.
“I never saw the heavens so dim by day.” — Shak.

“When my eyes shall be turned to behold for the last time the sun in heaven.” — D. Webster.
2.
The dwelling place of the Deity; the abode of bliss; the place or state of the blessed after death.
“Unto the God of love, high heaven's King.” — Spenser.

“It is a knell That summons thee to heaven or to hell.” — Shak.

“New thoughts of God, new hopes of Heaven.” — Keble.
3.
The sovereign of heaven; God; also, the assembly of the blessed, collectively; -- used variously in this sense, as in No. 2.; as, heaven helps those who help themselves.
“Her prayers, whom Heaven delights to hear.” — Shak.

“The will And high permission of all-ruling Heaven.” — Milton.
4.
Any place of supreme happiness or great comfort; perfect felicity; bliss; a sublime or exalted condition; as, a heaven of delight.
“O bed! bed! delicious bed! That heaven upon earth to the weary head!” — Hood.

02 v. t. To place in happiness or bliss, as if in heaven; to beatify.

imp. & p. p. Heavened; p. pr. & vb. n. Heavening

1.
To place in happiness or bliss, as if in heaven; to beatify.[R.]
“We are happy as the bird whose nest Is heavened in the hush of purple hills.” — G. Massey.