heavens!



(Good) heavens!

Inf. an exclamation of surprise, shock, or amazement. (See also (My) heavens!) John: Good heavens! Look at that diamond ring she has! Bill: I bet it's not real. Jane: Ouch! John: Good heavens! What happened? Jane: I just stubbed my toe.

(My) heavens!

Inf. a mild exclamation of surprise or amazement. Bill: Heavens! The clock has stopped. Bob: Don't you have a watch? Sally: The police are parked in our driveway, and one of them is getting out! Mary: My heavens!

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Giedrius-Lithuanian
Prudenciaproo-DHEN-thya (Spanish), proo-DHEN-sya (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Crispinus-Ancient Roman
MandiMAN-deeEnglish
StefÁN-Icelandic
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