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celestially

/səˈlɛs.tʃə.li/
ce · les · tial · ly
Adjective:celestial
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• adverb

1

In a manner relating to or involving the sky, outer space, or astronomical bodies.

Example

"Early Polynesian navigators oriented their canoes celestially by tracking the rising and setting points of stars."

2

In a heavenly, divine, or supremely beautiful manner.

Example

"The soprano sang so celestially that the entire concert hall sat in hushed awe."

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• Rhymes for celestially

• Nearby Words

celeriac
celery
celestial
celestially
celia
celiac
celibacy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'celestial' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Celestial' derives via Old French from the Latin 'caelestis' (heavenly), which is rooted in 'caelum' (sky or heaven).

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