Celestial
/səˈlɛs.tʃəl/noun
Pertaining to the sky or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Did you know?In astrology, celestial bodies are believed to influence human destiny and personality traits, intertwining the heavens with our earthly existence.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱel-
“to be warm, to shine, or to be bright.”
Latin
Latin
caelestis
“heavenly; relating to the sky or the heavens.”
Old French
Old French
celestial
“pertaining to the sky or heavens.”
Middle English
Middle English
celestial
“of or pertaining to the sky or spiritual realm.”
Modern English
English
celestial
“relating to the sky, outer space, or divine attributes.”