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celestial

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Adj — Relating to the sky or outer space — the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

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celestial body celestial navigation celestial beauty

Etymology

From Old French celestial, from Latin caelestis, "of the heavens," from caelum, "sky."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “celestial” mean?

The word “celestial” means relating to the sky or outer space — the sun, moon, planets, and stars. In plain terms, to do with the sky and space (celestial bodies) — or so wonderful it feels heavenly.

How do you pronounce “celestial”?

“Celestial” is pronounced sih-LEHS-tee-uhl (/səˈlɛs.t͡ʃ(ə)l/ in IPA).

How do you use “celestial” in a sentence?

Here is “celestial” used in a sentence: “Astronomers track the movement of celestial bodies.”

What part of speech is “celestial”?

“Celestial” is an adjective.

Where does the word “celestial” come from?

The word “celestial” comes from Latin. From Old French celestial, from Latin caelestis, "of the heavens," from caelum, "sky.".

Is “celestial” a common word?

“Celestial” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “celestial” have?

“Celestial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the sky or outer space — the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

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