heaven
n. uncountablen. a place of perfect happiness where some people believe they go after they die. It can also describe a situation or place on Earth that feels wonderful and peaceful.
n. the abode of God and the angels in religious tradition, or a state of supreme happiness and bliss. Often used figuratively to describe an idealised location or experience.
Sitting on the beach with a cold drink is absolute heaven.
After a long week of stressful work, spending the weekend in the quiet countryside felt like heaven.
While the poem explores the theological concept of heaven, it also serves as a metaphor for the protagonist's internal peace following a period of intense personal turmoil.
See heaven.
Often used without an article when referring to the religious concept, but frequently takes 'absolute' or 'pure' in its figurative sense.