celestialness
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/səˈlɛs.tʃəlnəs/
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/sɪˈlɛs.tɪəl.nəs/
quality of being heavenly
Etymology
'celestialness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'caelestis', where 'caelum' meant 'sky' or 'heaven'.
'celestialness' developed in English by adding the nominalizing suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'celestial', which entered Middle English via Old French 'celeste' from Latin 'caelestis'.
Initially it referred to something relating to the sky or heavens; over time the addition of '-ness' created an abstract noun denoting the quality or state of being celestial.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being celestial; the condition or character of resembling or belonging to the sky, heavens, or outer space; a heavenly or ethereal nature.
The celestialness of the night sky filled them with awe.
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