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

Yes, one’s celestial and the other’s terrestrial, populated by spaceships and satellites versus race cars. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 14 July 2026

What's more, astronomers believe tonight (July 14) may be the best time to spot the comet, as a new moon means our celestial neighbor won't outshine it in the night sky. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Before dawn on July 11, early risers will be treated to a striking celestial scene low in the east-northeast sky. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 July 2026

Next week will bring the chance to spot two different celestial wonders. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026