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/səˈlɛstiəl/ · cel·es·tial
noun
- An inhabitant of heaven. The poet imagined angels and other celestial strolling among the clouds.
adjective
- Relating to the sky or outer space, especially the realm of the sun, moon, planets, and stars. The telescope revealed a stunning celestial display of nebulae and distant galaxies.
- Of or pertaining to the highest degree of glory. She described the sunrise as a celestial moment of pure awe.
- Of or pertaining to the heaven believed in by many religions. The cathedral's ceiling was painted with celestial scenes of saints and angels.
- Of or pertaining to the kingdom of God; divine. His music was praised for its celestial harmony that seemed to lift the soul.
- Strongly or sublimely beautiful or pleasurable. The dessert was a celestial blend of flavors that melted on the tongue.
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Did you know? Shakespeare used the word ‘celestial’ in several plays, most famously in The Tempest, where it describes the ethereal music of the spirits.