Basic Details
Word: Celestial
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to the sky or outer space; heavenly.
Synonyms: Astronomical, heavenly, ethereal
Antonyms: Terrestrial, earthly, mundane
Idioms and Phrases
- Celestial bodies: Objects in the sky, such as stars, planets, and moons. Example: "The telescope helps us to see celestial bodies like stars and planets very clearly."
- Celestial music: A term used to describe music that is soothing and beautiful, almost like it comes from the heavens. Example: "The choir sang celestial music that filled the church with peace."
Usage Examples
Example 1: On a clear night, the celestial stars sparkled like diamonds in the sky.
Example 2: The celestial event, a total lunar eclipse, gathered many skywatchers who wanted to witness the phenomenon.
Example 3: Ancient cultures often built monuments to align with celestial bodies to mark the changing seasons.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "celestial" comes from the Latin word "caelestis," which means "heavenly" or "from the sky"? This reflects how important the skies have been to humans throughout history.
Famous Quote
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." Oscar Wilde
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "celestial" mean?
a) Relating to the ground
b) Related to the sky or outer space
c) A type of animal
d) Related to the sea
Answer: b) Related to the sky or outer space
2. Which of these is a synonym of "celestial"?
a) Earthly
b) Astronomical
c) Urban
d) Physical
Answer: b) Astronomical
3. Which word is an antonym of "celestial"?
a) Ethereal
b) Terrestrial
c) Heavenly
d) Cosmic
Answer: b) Terrestrial
4. Which sentence uses "celestial" correctly?
a) The celestial music made everyone dance wildly.
b) She enjoyed looking up at celestial bodies in her telescope.
c) The chef prepared a celestial dish for dinner.
d) The book was written about celestial animals.
Answer: b) She enjoyed looking up at celestial bodies in her telescope.
5. What does the idiom "celestial bodies" refer to?
a) Animals on Earth
b) Stars and planets in the sky
c) Human emotions
d) Plants and flowers
Answer: b) Stars and planets in the sky
