seventh heaven
Definition
Noun: A state of extreme happiness, bliss, or ecstasy. It describes a feeling of being supremely content, joyful, and at peace.
Usage
This noun is used to describe an intense emotional state of perfect happiness. It is often used with verbs like be in, reach, or experience. - It is typically used in a singular form. - It is commonly preceded by the preposition "in" (e.g., in seventh heaven).
Examples
- After receiving the promotion, she was in seventh heaven.
- The children were in seventh heaven at the amusement park.
- Winning the championship put the entire team in seventh heaven.
Advanced Usage
- To be in one's seventh heaven: This emphasizes a personal, intense state of bliss.
- Surrounded by his books, the scholar was in his seventh heaven.
Variants and Related Words
- Cloud nine (noun): A near-synonymous idiom for a state of great happiness.
- She's been on cloud nine since she got engaged.
- Bliss (noun): Perfect happiness, great joy.
- Ecstasy (noun): An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
Synonyms
- Bliss
- Ecstasy
- Euphoria
- Rapture
- Cloud nine
Related Idioms
- On cloud nine: In a state of blissful happiness.
- He was on cloud nine after hearing the good news.
- Walking on air: Feeling extremely happy and light-hearted.
- After the successful performance, she was walking on air.
Noun
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a state of extreme happiness
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