ce·les·tial
sə-ˈles-chəl 
-ˈlesh-,
-ˈle-stē-əl
1
: of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
celestial beings
2
: of or relating to the sky or visible heavens
the sun, moon, and stars are celestial bodies
3
a
: ethereal, otherworldly
celestial music
4
capitalized
[Celestial Empire, old name for China]
: of or relating to China or the Chinese
5
: eminently pleasing : delightful, heavenly
It's possible that the cuisine has become even more celestial since the return of his former sous chef …—
Tanya Wenman Steel
Tanya Wenman Steel1
: a heavenly or mythical being
2
capitalized
: chinese sense 1a
Synonyms
Examples of celestial in a Sentence
Adjective
stars, planets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies
The late afternoon sunlight gave the room a celestial glow.
Recent Examples on the WebNatalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Here’s the best way to catch a glimpse of this celestial event.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic reached out to Lowell Observatory and ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration for more information on the celestial phenomena.
—The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
It’s been just over a week since the solar eclipse provided Americans with one celestial eclipse, but don’t stop looking at the skies yet — another is on the way.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024
And with only three states on the path – Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota – the next North American eclipse won't have nearly as big of a reach as the Monday celestial event that blanketed 13 states.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Learn what causes the celestial show More In: Space
NASA
SpaceX
William Harwood
Bill Harwood has been covering the U.S. space program full-time since 1984, first as Cape Canaveral bureau chief for United Press International and now as a consultant for CBS News.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Country music fans and those seeking celestial wonder were converging in the Texas capital city as the CMT Awards were taking place downtown that night and the very next day, Austin stood to be in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
Learn what causes the celestial show Solar eclipse maps show 2024 totality path, peak times across the U.S.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 16 Aug. 2022
Curry manages to be both ordinary in size and celestial in talent.
—Jerry Brewer, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2022
Here were two views of the divine, an earthly aristocracy versus the celestial.
—Laura Jacobs, WSJ, 15 June 2022
Sitting up there puts a viewer a little bit closer to heaven, the cinematic kind as well as the celestial.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022
But the hue can denote the serene and the celestial, which are also evoked by the exhibition, first shown at Cross’s home gallery and now on display in condensed form at Waddell Art Gallery at Northern Virginia Community College’s Loudoun Campus.
—Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2021
Quanta Magazine spoke with Coppari about how the terrestrial can provide insight into the celestial.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 June 2021
Adjective
Every Photo Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Have Shared of Their Stunning L.A. ‘Dream Home’
Bell stuck to the celestial theme and shared another photo of Shepard basking in the moonlight as more stars peeked out behind him.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Here’s the best way to catch a glimpse of this celestial event.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic reached out to Lowell Observatory and ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration for more information on the celestial phenomena.
—The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
It’s been just over a week since the solar eclipse provided Americans with one celestial eclipse, but don’t stop looking at the skies yet — another is on the way.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024
And with only three states on the path – Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota – the next North American eclipse won't have nearly as big of a reach as the Monday celestial event that blanketed 13 states.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Learn what causes the celestial show More In: Space
NASA
SpaceX
William Harwood
Bill Harwood has been covering the U.S. space program full-time since 1984, first as Cape Canaveral bureau chief for United Press International and now as a consultant for CBS News.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Country music fans and those seeking celestial wonder were converging in the Texas capital city as the CMT Awards were taking place downtown that night and the very next day, Austin stood to be in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
Learn what causes the celestial show Solar eclipse maps show 2024 totality path, peak times across the U.S.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
The capsule also features a Wild West linen of rollicking cowboys and cowgirls, which is also available as wallpaper, as well as pom-pom forest and celestial-themed wallpapers.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 16 Aug. 2022
Curry manages to be both ordinary in size and celestial in talent.
—Jerry Brewer, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2022
Here were two views of the divine, an earthly aristocracy versus the celestial.
—Laura Jacobs, WSJ, 15 June 2022
Sitting up there puts a viewer a little bit closer to heaven, the cinematic kind as well as the celestial.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022
But the hue can denote the serene and the celestial, which are also evoked by the exhibition, first shown at Cross’s home gallery and now on display in condensed form at Waddell Art Gallery at Northern Virginia Community College’s Loudoun Campus.
—Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2021
Quanta Magazine spoke with Coppari about how the terrestrial can provide insight into the celestial.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 June 2021
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“Celestial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celestial. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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