celestial

/si'lestjəl/
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celestial

A celestial map hangs on the wall of the observatory.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to the sky or visible heavens: Pertaining to the physical sky, outer space, or the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
    • Divine or heavenly: Of or relating to heaven or the spiritual realm; supremely good, beautiful, or blissful, as if from a divine source.
Examples of Usage
  • Relating to the sky or heavens:
    • Astronomers study celestial bodies like stars and planets.
    • The celestial map showed the positions of the constellations.
  • Divine or heavenly:
    • The music had an ethereal, celestial quality.
    • Ancient myths often speak of celestial beings descending to Earth.
Advanced Usage
  • "Celestial sphere": An imaginary sphere of very large radius, centered on the observer, used in astronomy to map the positions of stars and planets.
    • The North Star is located near the north celestial pole.
  • "Celestial navigation": The practice of finding one's way using observations of the sun, moon, stars, and planets.
    • Before GPS, sailors relied on celestial navigation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Celestially (adverb): In a celestial manner.
    • The light shone celestially through the stained glass.
  • Celestial body (noun phrase): A natural object in space, such as a planet, star, or moon.
    • The moon is Earth's closest celestial body.
Synonyms
  • Heavenly: Of or like heaven; divine. Also used for things in the sky.
  • Ethereal: Extremely delicate, light, and heavenly.
  • Astronomical: Relating to astronomy or the scientific study of celestial objects.
Related Phrases
  • Celestial equator: The projection of Earth's equator onto the celestial sphere.
  • Celestial mechanics: The branch of astronomy that deals with the motions of celestial objects under the influence of gravity.
celestial

A celestial map hangs on the wall of the observatory.

Adjective
  1. of heaven or the spirit
    • celestial peace
    • ethereal melodies
    • the supernal happiness of a quiet death
  2. relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
    • celestial beings
    • heavenly hosts
  3. of or relating to the sky
    • celestial map
    • a heavenly body

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