celestial
3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for celestial, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the sky or outer space — the sun, moon, planets, and stars.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
ethereal
supernal
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to the sky or outer space — the sun, moon, planets, and stars.
“Astronomers track the movement of celestial bodies.”
Opposites
How to use celestial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
celestial body
celestial navigation
celestial beauty
Etymology
From Old French celestial, from Latin caelestis, "of the heavens," from caelum, "sky."
Full origin of celestial →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.
