Celestial — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /sə-ˈles-chəl/ ce·les·tial

Meaning & Definition of Celestial

Celestial (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
  2. of or relating to the sky or visible heavens
  3. ethereal, otherworldly

Celestial (noun)

  1. a heavenly or mythical being
  2. chinese

Celestial (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of, relating to, or suggesting heaven

    "movie scenes depicting life after death are usually accompanied by celestial music"

    similar: elysian, empyreal, empyrean, ethereal, heavenly, supernal
    related: supernatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly, unworldly, angelic, beatific, blissful, Olympian, paradisiacal, utopian, cosmic, galactic, stellar
    opposite: chthonic, hellish, infernal, plutonian, sulfurous, Tartarean
    near: earthly, mundane, terrestrial, worldly, anti-utopian, dystopian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Celestial

The most common words with a similar meaning to Celestial:

elysian, empyreal, empyrean, ethereal, heavenly, supernal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Celestial

Words with the opposite meaning of Celestial:

chthonic, hellish, infernal, plutonian, sulfurous, Tartarean

Related Words for Celestial

supernatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly, unworldly, angelic, beatific, blissful, Olympian, paradisiacal, utopian, cosmic, galactic, stellar

Near Antonyms of Celestial

earthly, mundane, terrestrial, worldly, anti-utopian, dystopian

Word Forms of Celestial

Derived words: celestially (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Celestial

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin caelestis celestial, from caelum sky

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Celestial

Words & Phrases Containing Celestial

celestial body, celestial equator, celestial globe, celestial hierarchy, celestial marriage, celestial navigation, celestial pole, celestial sphere

Frequently Asked Questions about Celestial

What does "Celestial" mean?

"Celestial" means of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity.

What is another word for "Celestial"?

Other words for "Celestial" include elysian, empyreal, empyrean, ethereal, heavenly and supernal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Celestial" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Celestial"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Celestial". Common alternatives include elysian, empyreal, empyrean, ethereal, heavenly and supernal.

What is the opposite of "Celestial"?

Antonyms of "Celestial" include chthonic, hellish, infernal, plutonian, sulfurous and Tartarean. Near antonyms include earthly, mundane, terrestrial and worldly.

How do you use "Celestial" in a sentence?

Examples of "Celestial" in a sentence: "movie scenes depicting life after death are usually accompanied by celestial music".

Is "Celestial" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Celestial" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Celestial" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Celestial" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Celestial"?

"Celestial" is pronounced /sə-ˈles-chəl/ and divided into syllables as ce·les·tial.