celestial
Translation
celestial, heavenly
Examples
Astronomers study celestial bodies like stars.
Astronomers study celestial bodies like stars.
The music had a celestial quality.
The music had a celestial quality.
Grammar Patterns
((celestial)) + noun relating to the sky or space We observed the celestial event.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heavenly, astronomical, divine; Antonyms: terrestrial, earthly
Etymology
From Latin 'caelestis' (heavenly), from 'caelum' (heaven, sky).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'celestial' sky. The 'cel' part sounds like 'ciel', the French word for sky.