Meaning & use

celestial being

noun·Advanced

A divine or heavenly entity, such as an angel or god, believed to exist beyond earthly life.

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The painting depicted a celestial being descending from the clouds in a beam of light.

In the myth, a celestial being guided the lost travelers safely home.

A note on using this word

Celestial being is used broadly across religions and mythologies to describe angels, gods, or spirits from the heavens.

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