celestial
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /səˈlɛstʃəl/
KK: /səˈlɛs.tʃəl/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the sky, space, or the heavens; often used to describe things that are heavenly or divine.
Example
The stars are celestial objects that have fascinated humans for centuries.
Conversation
Did you see the stars last night?
Yes, they looked absolutely amazing!
I felt like I was in a celestial dream or something.
Totally! The night sky can be so magical.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
heavenly
divine
ethereal
Antonyms
earthly
mundane
terrestrial
noun
Definition
A being that comes from the sky or outer space, often considered to be a god or an angel.
Example
In many cultures, celestial beings are believed to watch over humans.
Conversation
Have you ever read about celestial beings in mythology?
Yeah, I find the stories about angels and gods really fascinating.
Same here! It's amazing how different cultures view these celestial figures.
Root Explanation
Celestial → It is formed from "caelum" (meaning sky or heaven) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "celestial" refers to things that pertain to the sky or heavens.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'caelum' which means sky, and remember that 'celestial' describes things related to the sky or heavens.
Visually Confused Words
uncelestial
telestial
subcelestial
noncelestial
semicelestial
celsia