'heavenly' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'heofonlic,' where 'heofon' meant 'heaven' and '-lic' meant 'like.'

'heofonlic' transformed into the Middle English word 'hevenlich,' and eventually became the modern English word 'heavenly.'

Initially, it meant 'like heaven,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'divine' and 'extremely pleasant.'