Celestial Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

celestial

/səˈlɛstʃəl/ Brit /səˈlɛstiəl/

adjective

celestial

/səˈlɛstʃəl/ Brit /səˈlɛstiəl/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of CELESTIAL

1

:

of or relating to the sky

• stars, planets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies
• Sailors still use celestial navigation. [=they still navigate by using the positions of the sun and stars in the sky]

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2

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of or relating to heaven

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heavenly

• Angels are celestial beings.
• The late afternoon sunlight gave the room a celestial glow.
• celestial music

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