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celestial

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /səˈlestʃəl/ · UK /sɪˈlestiəl/

celestial means: Connected with the sky or outer space, including the sun, moon, and stars.

adjective

SKY AND SPACEC1

Connected with the sky or outer space, including the sun, moon, and stars.

  • Stars are celestial bodies.
  • Sailors once relied on celestial navigation.
  • We watched a rare celestial event through the telescope.

Similar words: heavenly

Opposites: terrestrial

Common phrases: celestial bodies, celestial sphere, celestial navigation, celestial objects

noun

HEAVENLY BEINGC2

A being who lives in heaven.

  • A celestial descended from heaven.
  • The story describes a meeting between mortals and celestials.
  • She believed the stranger was a celestial.

Similar words: heavenly being

Common phrases: a celestial, immortal celestial

Questions about celestial

What does celestial mean?

Connected with the sky or outer space, including the sun, moon, and stars.

What is celestial in other languages?

Türkçe: göksel · Español: celeste · Français: céleste · Deutsch: himmlisch · Italiano: celeste · 日本語: 天の

How do you pronounce celestial?

In American English /səˈlestʃəl/; in British English /sɪˈlestiəl/.

How do you use celestial in a sentence?

Stars are celestial bodies. Sailors once relied on celestial navigation.

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