Celestial: meaning, definitions and examples

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celestial

 

[ səˈlɛstʃəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

heavenly bodies

Relating to the sky or the heavens; divine or spiritual in nature.

Synonyms

divine, heavenly, spiritual

Examples of usage

  • The celestial bodies in the night sky are mesmerizing.
  • She felt a sense of peace and wonder when gazing at the celestial stars.
  • Many ancient cultures believed that celestial events were connected to the gods.
  • The celestial realm is often depicted as a place of eternal beauty and peace.
  • In astrology, the positions of celestial bodies are believed to influence human lives.
Context #2 | Noun

mythology

A divine being or god typically associated with the sky or heavens.

Synonyms

deity, divinity, god

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Greeks believed in a pantheon of celestial beings.
  • Thor was considered a celestial in Norse mythology.
  • Many ancient civilizations worshipped various celestials as deities.
  • The Mayans had a complex system of celestial gods and goddesses.
  • Legends often tell of celestials descending from the heavens to interact with humans.

Translations

Translations of the word "celestial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 celestial

🇮🇳 आकाशीय

🇩🇪 himmlisch

🇮🇩 langit

🇺🇦 небесний

🇵🇱 niebiański

🇯🇵 天の (てんの, ten no)

🇫🇷 céleste

🇪🇸 celestial

🇹🇷 göksel

🇰🇷 천상의 (cheonsang-ui)

🇸🇦 سماوي

🇨🇿 nebeský

🇸🇰 nebeský

🇨🇳 天上的 (tiānshàng de)

🇸🇮 nebeški

🇮🇸 himneskur

🇰🇿 аспандық

🇬🇪 ზეციური

🇦🇿 göylər

🇲🇽 celestial

Etymology

The word 'celestial' has its roots in the Latin word 'caelestis' which means 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'. It has been used in various cultures and mythologies to describe beings or phenomena associated with the sky or heavens. The concept of celestials has been a central theme in religion, mythology, and astrology throughout history, symbolizing divinity, spirituality, and the mysteries of the cosmos.

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