celestial

adjective
sɪˈlɛstʃəl

Meaning

Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
relating to the sky, stars, or heavens

Example Sentences

The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.

The telescope revealed celestial wonders.

The telescope revealed many celestial bodies in the night sky.

Synonyms

heavenly, cosmic, astronomical, divine, stellar, galactic, astral, ethereal
Entry 1
heavenly, cosmic, astronomical, divine, stellar, galactic
Entry 2
heavenly, astral, stellar, cosmic, divine, ethereal
Entry 3
heavenly, astral, cosmic, stellar

Antonyms

terrestrial, earthly, mundane, worldly, ground-based, material, physical
Entry 1
terrestrial, earthly, mundane, worldly, ground-based, material
Entry 2
terrestrial, earthly, mundane, worldly, material, physical
Entry 3
earthly, terrestrial, mundane

Collocations

celestial body, celestial sphere, celestial event, celestial navigation

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