Synonyms of celestial

celestial

adjective

sə-ˈles-chəl 

as in heavenly

of, relating to, or suggesting heaven

movie scenes depicting life after death are usually accompanied by celestial music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heavenly
• angelic
• blissful
• supernal
• transcendental
• ethereal
• empyrean
• cosmic
• empyreal
• supernatural
• elysian
• galactic
• transcendent
• Olympian
• beatific
• unearthly
• utopian
• unworldly
• stellar
• paradisiacal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infernal
• earthly
• hellish
• terrestrial
• chthonic
• sulfurous
• worldly
• mundane
• plutonian
• Tartarean
• dystopian
• anti-utopian

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of celestial

This celestial warrior has been protecting Marisol (Jade Santana) without her knowing it throughout her life. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

As a result, plans need to be made to deal with the logistics of several celestial vehicles taxiing and docking at the port and eventually at a permanent moon settlement. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026

With spectroscopy, astronomers can look at a celestial object's light, pick out the fingerprints, and reconstruct the stuff inside. — Rahul Rao, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Sidereal time, also called celestial time, is slightly less than 24 hours (23 hours, 56 minutes, and four seconds). — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026