Seventh Heaven, to be in
To be in seventh heaven - To be in a state of sheer bliss. Both the Muslims and ancient Jews recognized seven heavens, linked to the seven planets, with the highest being the divine residence of God and top-ranking angels. By the nineteenth century, the term had broadened to mean ecstatic happiness, devoid of religious connotation.
Sir Walter Scott provided a vivid depiction in “St. Ronan’s Well” (1824): “He looked upon himself as approaching to seventh heaven.”
Related Expressions 🎉
- Cloud Nine: English expression for euphoric happiness, often used interchangeably with “seventh heaven”.
- Over the Moon: Ecstatic and almost otherworldly happiness.
- Walking on Air: Feeling so happy and light that you might just float away.
Synonyms
- Blissful
- Ecstatic
- Elated
- Euphoric
Antonyms
- Miserable
- Despondent
- Unhappy
- Downcast
Humor-Filled Quotes 😄
- “You don’t need a plane ticket to get to seventh heaven. A great book will do just fine.” – Anonymous
- “Seventh heaven just got a new tenant, and it looks like he’s there to stay!” – Overheard on a particularly giddy celebration
Proverbs and Wisdom 🌻
- “Happiness is not out there, it’s in you.” – Unknown Sage
- “A joy that’s shared is a joy made double.” – Proverb
Recommended Reading, Tunes, and Flicks 🎬📚🎵
- Books: Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife by Bart D. Ehrman; The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
- Songs: “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves; “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
- Movies: Amelie (2001), Inside Out (2015)
### Which of these phrases expresses extreme happiness?
- [x] Seventh Heaven
- [ ] Seventh Outfield
- [ ] Climbing the Third Garden
- [ ] Drumming in the Fourth Kitchen
> **Explanation:** "Seventh Heaven" is the correct answer, denoting a state of sublime bliss.
### True or False: 'Seventh Heaven' originally had a religious connotation
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True. The phrase stems from religious beliefs about the seventh heaven being the highest and most blissful place.
### What is NOT a synonym for 'Seventh Heaven'?
- [ ] Over the Moon
- [ ] Cloud Nine
- [x] Bottom of the Barrel
- [ ] Walking on Air
> **Explanation:** "Bottom of the Barrel" refers to the worst or lowest quality, quite the opposite of exuberant happiness.
🌈 May your days be filled with more joyous moments and invitations to seventh heaven, each more glorious than the last. Keep twinkling!
Best Wishes,
✨ L. E. Langworthy ✨
