1. beings believed to live in heaven, especially angels or gods
Usage: religious or mythological contexts
2. inhabitants of the celestial sphere or heavens in literature and mythology
Usage: literary

Examples

• The ancient Greeks believed celestials controlled the fate of mortals.
• In the painting, celestials descended from golden clouds.
• The story featured celestials who could grant wishes to worthy humans.
• Medieval art often depicted celestials with wings and halos.
• The celestials in the myth possessed powers beyond human understanding.
• According to legend, celestials rarely interfered in earthly affairs.