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celestial

UK
/səˈlɛstʃəl/
US
/səˈlɛstʃəl/

Translations

celestialnoun
celestials
pl
UK
/sɪˈlɛstiəl/
US
/səˈlɛstiəl/
In mythology, a celestial is often depicted as a divine being.
В мифологии небожитель часто изображается как божественное существо.
небесное тело
The telescope was used to observe a distant celestial.
Телескоп использовался для наблюдения за далеким небесным телом.
Additional translations
астральное тело
небесный объект
celestialadjective
more celestial
Comp.
most celestial
Super.
UK
/səˈlɛstʃəl/
US
/səˈlɛstʃəl/
The celestial bodies were visible in the night sky.
Небесные тела были видны на ночном небе.
Synonyms
stellar
supernal
divine
ethereal
cosmic
astral
heavenly
Antonyms
terrestrial

Definitions

celestialnoun
A heavenly or divine being, often used to refer to an angel or a god.
The ancient texts described the celestials as beings of immense power and wisdom.
An inhabitant of the sky or heavens, often used in a poetic or metaphorical sense.
The poet wrote about the celestials that danced among the stars.
(usually Celestial) A native or inhabitant of China (historical, sometimes offensive).
In Victorian literature, traders frequently spoke of negotiations with the Celestials of Canton.
celestialadjective
Relating to the sky or outer space as observed in astronomy.
The celestial bodies were clearly visible through the telescope.
Heavenly or divine; relating to the heavens or the spiritual realm.
The choir's celestial voices filled the cathedral with a sense of peace.
Supremely good or beautiful; ethereal.
The artist's celestial paintings captured the beauty of the natural world.
Of or relating to China; Chinese (now chiefly historical).
Missionaries in the 19th century often referred to the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom as the celestial people.
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