celestial
word
Definition
Related to the sky, outer space, or the heavens. It can describe objects like stars and planets, or things considered divine or heavenly.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or poetic; common in astronomy and religious or spiritual texts. Often used with 'body' ('celestial body') to mean planets, stars, etc. Not used for weather or regular sky.
Spanish: celestialPortuguese (BR): celestialPortuguese (PT): celestialChinese (Simplified): 天体的 - 天上的Chinese (Traditional): 天體的 - 天上的Hindi: आकाशीय - दिव्यArabic: سماويBengali: আকাশীয় - মহাজাগতিক (বিজ্ঞানের প্রসঙ্গে)Russian: небесныйJapanese: 天体の - 天のVietnamese: thiên thể - thuộc về trờiKorean: 천체의 - 하늘의Turkish: göksel - semaviUrdu: آسمانیIndonesian: langit - surgawi
Example Sentences
Many ancient cultures worshipped celestial gods.
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Some people believe angels are celestial beings.
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During the eclipse, everyone watched the rare celestial event with excitement.
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The telescope lets us see celestial bodies like the moon and stars.
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A comet is a celestial object that moves through space.
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The night sky was filled with celestial wonders.
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