celestial

Definition

  • adjective: of or relating the sky
  • adjective: of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
  • synonyms: heavenly, divine, chinaman

Examples

  • Sailors still use 'celestial' navigation. [=they still navigate by using the positions of the sun and stars in the sky]

  • The late afternoon sunlight gave the room a 'celestial' glow.

  • stars, planets, asteroids, and other 'celestial' bodies

Movie quotes

  • (..) There you go. No, that's too much. There you go. Good grip. Nathaniel Messinger. Glutton, hedonist... former celestial body, recent addition to the human race. I don't believe you. MESSINGER: You want proof? MESSINGER: (..)
    1998 City of Angels