Definition of celestial

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ce·les·tial    (s-lschl) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Of or relating to the sky or the heavens: Planets are celestial bodies.
2. Of or relating to heaven; divine: celestial beings.
3. Supremely good; sublime: celestial happiness.
4. Celestial Of or relating to the Chinese people or to the former Chinese Empire.

NOUN:

A heavenly being; a god or angel.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin celestilis, from Latin caelestis, from caelum, sky

OTHER FORMS:
ce·lestial·ly(Adverb)