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US/səˈles.tʃəl/
UK/səˈles.tjəl/
seen in the night sky or existing out in space, like stars and planets
In context
Ancient farmers watched celestial events to decide when to plant rice.
Telescopes allow us to study celestial bodies billions of kilometers away.
Sailors once used celestial navigation to find their way across the ocean.
Words that go with celestial
adjective + noun
- celestial bodiesPlanets, moons and comets are all celestial bodies.
- celestial navigationThe navy still teaches celestial navigation in case GPS fails.
- celestial objectsThe app shows the names of celestial objects when you point your phone at the sky.
- celestial eventsEclipses and meteor showers are popular celestial events.
- celestial beingsOld temple paintings show celestial beings flying among the clouds.