Definition of celestial
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
3a : ethereal, otherworldly celestial musicb : olympian, supreme the celestial impudence of the boy — Leonard Bacon
4 capitalized [Celestial Empire, old name for China] : of or relating to China or the Chinese
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Examples of celestial in a sentence
stars, planets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies
The late afternoon sunlight gave the room a celestial glow.
Origin and Etymology of celestial
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin caelestis celestial, from caelum sky
First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of celestial
1 : a heavenly or mythical being
2 capitalized : chinese 1a
1573
First Known Use of celestial
1573
CELESTIAL Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of celestial for Students
1 : of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
2 : of or relating to the sky a celestial chart
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