celeste

/səˈlɛst/
noun
  1. A pale blue color, like a clear sky.
    • The bridesmaids wore dresses in a lovely shade of celeste.
    • She painted the nursery walls a soft celeste.
    • The artist mixed white and blue to create a perfect celeste for the sky.
  2. A musical instrument like a small piano with metal bars that produce a soft, bell-like sound.
    • In the ballet, the celeste played the melody for the fairy's entrance.
    • The celeste added a magical, tinkling sound to the orchestra.
    • The composer wrote a special part for the celeste in the lullaby.
adjective
  1. Of a pale blue color; sky-blue.
    • The celeste tiles in the bathroom gave it a calm, airy feel.
    • The celeste ribbon matched her eyes perfectly.
    • He chose a celeste tie for the spring wedding.
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