adj

celestial

sih-LEHS-tee-uhl

adj

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

"Astronomers track the movement of celestial bodies."

"The observatory maps celestial objects across the night sky."

Relating to heaven, or so beautiful and perfect it seems heavenly.

"The choir produced an almost celestial sound."

"She had a celestial calm about her, even under pressure."

How to Use Celestial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with the sky and space (celestial bodies) — or so wonderful it feels heavenly.

Common pairings

celestial body celestial navigation celestial beauty

Word Forms

more celestial comparative, more celestial comparative, more Celestial comparative, celestials plural, Celestials plural, most celestial superlative, most celestial superlative, most Celestial superlative

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Etymology

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

Rhymes for celestial

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