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

The astrolabe Originating in the ancient world and later refined by scholars across the Islamic world, the astrolabe helped users determine the positions of celestial objects. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Those examining Burke’s digital footprint pointed out Hernandez also had long brown hair; the woman’s jeans were celestial, a reference to Hernandez’s name. — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

If Pisces was rising on the horizon at your time of birth, your money sector is ruled by go-getter Mars, celestial ruler of the bold and fearless sign of Aries. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

With their eclipse glasses on, the family enjoyed the celestial event in a large viewing room with floor-to-ceiling windows. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026