ce·les·tial
sə-ˈles-chəl
-ˈlesh-,
-ˈle-stē-əl
1
: of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
celestial beings
2
: of or relating to the sky or visible heavens
the sun, moon, and stars are celestial bodies
3
a
: ethereal, otherworldly
celestial music
4
Celestial
[Celestial Empire, old name for China]
: of or relating to China or the Chinese
5
: eminently pleasing : delightful, heavenly
It's possible that the cuisine has become even more celestial since the return of his former sous chef …—Tanya Wenman Steel
1
: a heavenly or mythical being
2
Celestial
: chinese sense 1a
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“Celestial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celestial. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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