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Definition of celestial

celestial

/səˈlɛs.tʃəl/
ce · les · tial
Adverb:celestially
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Plural:celestials
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• adjective

1

Positioned in or relating to the sky, outer space, or astronomical bodies as observed in astronomy.

Example

"Ancient mariners relied on the positions of celestial bodies to navigate across the open ocean."

2

Belonging or relating to heaven; supremely good, divine, or ethereal.

Example

"The choir's celestial harmonies echoed through the vaulted ceiling of the cathedral."

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• noun

1

An inhabitant of heaven; a spiritual, angelic, or divine being.

Example

"In the epic poem, mortals and celestials alike are bound by the decrees of fate."

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• Rhymes for celestial

• Nearby Words

celebutante
celeriac
celery
celestial
celestially
celia
celiac

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'celestial', ultimately derived from the Latin 'caelestis' ('heavenly'), from 'caelum' ('heaven, sky').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Celestial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/celestial
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