: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Celts or their languages
Celtic music
Celtic folklore
: a group of Indo-European languages usually subdivided into Brythonic and Goidelic and now largely confined to Brittany, Wales, Ireland, and the Scottish Highlands see Indo-European Languages Table
Examples of Celtic in a Sentence
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U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
The Gallic people, also known as the Gauls, were a Celtic people who occupied parts of modern-day France, Belgium, Germany and Italy and lived in agricultural societies divided into tribes, according to Britannica.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
Although its origin is unknown, the custom dates back to Roman-British and Celtic mythology.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
In Randall’s view, the impossible-to-define origins of country music center on three forms: Celtic ballad storytelling, African influences and evangelical Christianity.
—Maria Sherman, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024
Still, some spiritual doubles were worse warnings than others, with the German and Celtic traditions supposing that the appearance of a lookalike was a sign of impending doom, death, or sickness.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
The main stage is the place to hear a variety of bands, including fiddle-forward Celtic American band Scythian, Scottish trad-folk-rock band Skerryvore and indie-folk group Carbon Leaf, while the smaller UA stage hosts traditional pipe bands, Irish dancers and other performers.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
This annual celebration features all sorts of live entertainment from Celtic rock and bagpipes to Irish folk music and dancing, authentic Irish foods and beverages, an Irish marketplace with more than 250 vendors, a firefighters pancake breakfast, roaming leprechauns, carnival rides and a parade.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
For example, broths and stews with meat and cabbage, which have been a staple in Europe’s Atlantic region for centuries, are Celtic in origin.
—Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The celebration featured Irish, Celtic, cover, and tribute bands, traditional Irish dancing, free shenanigan games, green and craft beers, local food and more.
—U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
The Gallic people, also known as the Gauls, were a Celtic people who occupied parts of modern-day France, Belgium, Germany and Italy and lived in agricultural societies divided into tribes, according to Britannica.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
Although its origin is unknown, the custom dates back to Roman-British and Celtic mythology.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
In Randall’s view, the impossible-to-define origins of country music center on three forms: Celtic ballad storytelling, African influences and evangelical Christianity.
—Maria Sherman, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024
Still, some spiritual doubles were worse warnings than others, with the German and Celtic traditions supposing that the appearance of a lookalike was a sign of impending doom, death, or sickness.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
The main stage is the place to hear a variety of bands, including fiddle-forward Celtic American band Scythian, Scottish trad-folk-rock band Skerryvore and indie-folk group Carbon Leaf, while the smaller UA stage hosts traditional pipe bands, Irish dancers and other performers.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
This annual celebration features all sorts of live entertainment from Celtic rock and bagpipes to Irish folk music and dancing, authentic Irish foods and beverages, an Irish marketplace with more than 250 vendors, a firefighters pancake breakfast, roaming leprechauns, carnival rides and a parade.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
For example, broths and stews with meat and cabbage, which have been a staple in Europe’s Atlantic region for centuries, are Celtic in origin.
—Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Celtic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Celtic. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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