Celestial
/səˈlɛstʃəl/
Definitions
Of or relating to the sky or heavens; heavenly.
/səˈlɛstʃəl/
Relating to the heavens or the sky.
We observed the celestial movements of the planets.
💡 Simply: Imagine looking up at night and seeing all the sparkly stars and the moon. Those are all celestial things! They're in the sky and space.
👶 For kids: Things in the sky, like stars and the moon.
More Examples
The painting depicted a celestial landscape of breathtaking beauty.
How It's Used
"The celestial bodies, such as stars and planets, fascinated him."
"The poem described a celestial landscape, filled with shimmering stars and ethereal clouds."
From Late Latin *caelestis, from caelum "heaven, sky".
The word has been used in similar senses since the Middle Ages, often in religious and philosophical contexts.
Memory tip
Think 'sky' and 'heavenly' – celestial things are up above!