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celestially

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /səˈlɛsʧəli/

KK: /səˈlɛsʧəli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the sky or outer space, often referring to heavenly bodies or the universe.


Example

The stars twinkled celestially in the night sky, creating a beautiful scene.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever looked at the stars and felt something celestially beautiful?
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really makes you appreciate the universe.
Sloth A
I always find it calming to gaze up at the night sky and feel celestially connected to everything.
Sloth B
Me too! It’s like a reminder of how vast and amazing life can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
heavenly
astrally
divinely
Antonyms
terrestrially
mundanely
earthly
Root Explanation

Celestially → It is formed from "caelestis" (meaning heavenly or celestial) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "celestially" means in a heavenly manner or relating to the sky.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'heavenly' ('caelestis') and how it is done 'in a manner of' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'celestially' refers to something that is done in a heavenly way.

Visually Confused Words
celtically
uncelestial
elastically
telestial
bestially
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