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The definition of celestial is relating to the sky or heavens or the spiritual heaven.
(adjective)- An example of celestial is the nature of a sky.
- An example of celestial is the nature of an angel.
A celestial is defined as a dweller of heaven.
(noun)An example of celestial is an angel.
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See celestial in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- of or in the sky or universe, as planets or stars
- of heaven; divine: celestial beings
- highest; perfect: celestial bliss
- of the former Chinese Empire
Origin: ME & OFr < L caelestis < caelum, heaven: for IE base see chintz
noun
any being regarded as living in heaven
Related Forms:
- celestially adverb
See celestial in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Of or relating to the sky or the heavens: Planets are celestial bodies.
- Of or relating to heaven; divine: celestial beings.
- Supremely good; sublime: celestial happiness.
- Celestial Of or relating to the Chinese people or to the former Chinese Empire.
A heavenly being; a god or angel.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , from Old French
Origin: , from Medieval Latin celestiālis
Origin: , from Latin caelestis
Origin: , from caelum, sky
.Related Forms:
- ce·lesˈtial·ly adverb
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