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celestial

adjective

sə-ˈles-chəl How to pronounce celestial (audio)
Definition of celestialnext
as in heavenly
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven movie scenes depicting life after death are usually accompanied by celestial music

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Recent Examples of celestial Even so, the few that are detectable could offer insight into how different celestial objects—from black holes to galaxies—form. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026 September brings forth two completely different celestial energies, and each one focuses on something unique. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The Almanac still predicts celestial events like Supermoons every year. — HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 The silvery orb’s full appearance also contributed to another celestial event. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for celestial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celestial
  1. heavenly
  2. angelic
  3. blissful
Adjective
  • Set on the edge of the Village of Lindos, the heavenly parcel and its glass-like waters are nearly encased by rocks with stretches of smooth sand on either side.
    — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Eleven years before that, Super Bowl XLIX gave us an all-time finish, from Jermaine Kearse’s heavenly juggle to Malcolm Butler’s fateful pick at the goal line.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of heavenly
Adjective
  • Folklore Taylor Swift Folklore’s angelic aura is best captured with gauzy peasant dresses, soft boho details, and a touch of woodland whimsy.
    — Zoe Weiner, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd are looking quite angelic at the 2026 Emmys.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of angelic
Adjective
  • Now Carrie enters public school for the very first time, and with the reemergence of formidable telekinetic abilities, her blissful naivety of girlhood and her wide-open heart make her easy prey for physical and online bullies.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • And all three sit compressed within a blissful photo taken nearly 40 years ago.
    — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of blissful

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“Celestial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celestial. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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