Synonyms for

Celestial

Verb / sʌˈlestʃʌl / Another word for celestial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the sky or outer space

Synonyms & similar words

heavenly ethereal supernal heavenly astronomical cosmic starry ethereal otherworldly supernatural divine supernal supramundane transcendent transmundane unearthly extraterrestrial galactic interstellar planetary stellar universe zodiac

Synonyms by register

Formal

heavenly supernatural divine ethereal

Informal

sky starry cosmic

Literary

empyrean sidereal aetherial

Antonyms

earthly terrestrial mundane sublunary profane chthonic infernal

Common collocations

  • celestial body
  • celestial sphere
  • celestial navigation
  • celestial mechanics
  • celestial event
  • celestial map
  • celestial dance

Word family

noun celestialness
adjective celestial
adverb celestially

Usage note

Primarily used to describe things related to the sky or outer space, often with a connotation of divinity or great beauty. Avoid using it for everyday, earthly matters.

Example sentences

  1. The celestial bodies in the sky are fascinating to watch.
  2. The celestial beauty of the Northern Lights is breathtaking.
  3. Many ancient cultures believed that celestial beings lived in the sky.
  4. The celestial navigation was used by sailors to find their way at sea.
  5. The celestial event of a solar eclipse is a rare occurrence.

Quotes

  • The sky is not a limit, it's an invitation. - Jean-Michel Cousteau
  • The sky is the daily bread of the eyes. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The stars are the land-marks of the universe. - John Paul Richter

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