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Definition of celestial - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
astronomyrelated to the sky or outer space
- Telescopes are used to observe celestial objects.
2.
heavenlyrelated to heaven or divine beings
- The choir sang a celestial hymn.
3.
qualityRare extremely good or blissfulRare
- The dessert was a celestial delight.
4.
MormonismDated pertaining to the highest degree of gloryDated
- They strive for a celestial existence.
Expressions with celestial
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guidance from heavenly or divine sources
Many sought celestial guidance during the eclipse.
the collective body of angels in ranked order
The celestial hierarchy is depicted in many religious texts.
place of supreme happiness or bliss
The garden felt like a celestial kingdom to her.
natural object outside Earth's atmosphere like stars or planets
The telescope captured images of a distant celestial body.
spherical model of the celestial sphere with stars
The celestial globe shows the stars visible tonight.
study of celestial bodies' motion under gravity
Celestial mechanics helps predict planetary orbits.
natural object in space like stars or planets
Astronomers discovered a new celestial object in the galaxy.
path a celestial body follows around another
The moon's celestial orbit around Earth takes about 27 days.
point in the sky where Earth's axis intersects the celestial sphere
The celestial pole is directly above the observer at the Earth's North or South Pole..
imaginary sphere around Earth where stars and planets appear
The stars seem fixed on the celestial sphere.
great circle on celestial sphere aligned with Earth's equator
The celestial equator is crucial for star mapping.
great circle on celestial sphere through Earth's center
The star appeared just above the celestial horizon.
angular distance from the ecliptic in astronomy
The planet's celestial latitude was measured from the ecliptic.
equatorial coordinate angle from vernal equinox along celestial equator
Astronomers noted the celestial longitude to locate the star.
navigation using positions of stars and celestial bodies
Sailors relied on celestial navigation during long voyages.
point in the sky used in astronomy
The North Star is a well-known celestial point.
one of ten symbols in Chinese calendar system
The celestial stem is part of the sexagenary cycle.
point in the sky directly above the North Pole of Earth
The north celestial pole is aligned with the star Polaris.
the universe seen as a vast space
The celestial vault is full of mysteries.
Origin of celestial
Latin, caelestis (heavenly)
Terms with celestial included in their meaning
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nature
the atmosphere visible from Earth with celestial bodies
astronomy
celestial body emitting light and heat
forecast
prediction of future events based on celestial positions
astronomy
one celestial body obscures another
astronomy
celestial body orbiting a star, rounded by gravity
space
related to the path of celestial bodies
unexplored regions
area outside explored or known celestial systems
astronomy
study of outer space and celestial bodies
celestial region
belt-like region of the sky with 12 constellations
astrological signs
twelve divisions of the celestial region into signs
celestial bodies
appear above the horizon
celestial
sun or moon appearing above the horizon
astronomy
celestial body with a nucleus and tail visible in the sky
astronomy
path of a celestial body around another due to gravitational forces
astronomy
relating to a celestial body orbiting another
space technology
man-made object orbiting a celestial body
belief system
study of celestial bodies' influence on human lives
science professional
person who studies celestial bodies and the universe
astronomy
great circle on a celestial body
astronomy
recently discovered celestial bodies orbiting a star
astronomy
astronomical device collecting light from celestial bodies
celestial body
spherical object like planet or star
astronomy
device projecting celestial images onto a dome
other systems
any star with orbiting celestial bodies
Examples of celestial in a sentence
Astronomers study celestial phenomena to understand the universe. The painting depicted a celestial scene. Her voice had a celestial quality. The music created a celestial atmosphere. Her voice was celestial, captivating everyone. Their goal is to reach a celestial kingdom.
He dreams of a celestial reward after life.
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- French:céleste, divin, ...
- German:himmlisch, göttlich, ...
- Italian:celeste, celestiale, ...
- Spanish:celeste, celestial, ...
- Portuguese:celeste, celestial, ...
- Chinese:天体的, 神圣的, ...
- Japanese:天体の, 天上の, ...
- Arabic:سَمَاوِيّ, رَبَّانِي, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁמֵימִי, שְׁמֵימִי, ...
- Russian:небесный, божественный, ...
- Ukrainian:небесний, божественний, ...
- Hindi:खगोलीय, दिव्य, ...
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