celestial
UK: səˈlɛstɪəl | US: səˈlɛstʃəl
adj. relating to the sky or heavens
adj. supremely good; divine or heavenly
n. (archaic) a celestial being, such as an angel
celestial = celest<heavenly> + ial<adjective suffix>
- celest (from Latin caelestis, meaning "heavenly," derived from caelum, "sky/heaven")
- ial (adjective-forming suffix, from Latin -ialis, indicating relation or pertaining to)
Etymology Origin:
The word celestial traces back to Latin caelestis, which itself comes from caelum (sky/heaven). The suffix -ialis was added to form an adjective meaning "of or pertaining to the heavens." Over time, the term expanded metaphorically to describe things of divine or sublime quality, reflecting the ancient association of the heavens with purity and perfection.
The telescope revealed countless celestial bodies in the night sky.
Her voice had an almost celestial quality, serene and ethereal.
Ancient astronomers mapped the movements of celestial objects.
The painting depicted angels and other celestial beings.
In mythology, the gods often resided in celestial realms.