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 Where sacred meets celestial Science meets religion in the Vatican Observatory, a centuries-old center of astronomical research. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 After being shut out of this month’s total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth’s shadow briefly envelops the moon. — Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 This celestial season puts everything from your spending habits and income streams and your sense of self-worth under a discerning lens. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 Out beyond the shore, the sky had turned a wash of pink and gold—a celestial curtainfall soundtracked by the thwack of a snare drum, and the mellifluous burble of yet another pint being poured. — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for celestial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celestial
  1. heavenly
  2. angelic
  3. blissful
Adjective
  • Luzzi’s heavenly version is layered with almond, fig, honey and bavaroise.
    — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Mixed Bag Birds, Hell’s Canyon, Idaho Extreme western Idaho is the place to enjoy a heavenly upland bird hunt in Hell.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of heavenly
Adjective
  • The result resembles an angelic ring (hence the name) that keeps your hair up and out of the way and simultaneously looking effortlessly elegant.
    — Ariel Baker, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Best known for his angelic voice that plays on R&B and pop, WONHO seems to be testing out something new, bordering on dance, EDM, club, house, mellow pop, and hyper-pop.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of angelic
Adjective
  • The interiors are just as blissful, with terra-cotta walls and smooth, wooden floor-to-ceiling wardrobes adding warmth to pale stone floors and marble bathrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a lovely six-room day spa and wellness center, where the relaxation room with a balcony overlooking the Rockies is as blissful as the treatments themselves.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of blissful

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“Celestial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celestial. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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