astral

adjective

as·​tral ˈa-strəl 

1

: of, relating to, or coming from the stars

astral influences

unusual astral occurrences

2

: of or relating to a mitotic or meiotic aster

3

: of or consisting of a supersensible substance held in theosophy to be next above the tangible world in refinement

4

a

: visionary

b

: elevated in station or position : exalted

astrally

ˈa-strə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of astral

• celestial
• interstellar

Examples of astral in a Sentence

gave the astronomy students the assignment of charting astral movement for the next month

after his film became an unexpected blockbuster, the director was suddenly welcome in the most astral circles of Hollywood society

Recent Examples on the Web

The now-68-year-old engineer retired from NASA in 2013 but got the itch to return to the astral organization a few years after leaving. —Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026

The astral appearance of its tubular foliage will mesmerize you. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026

Alternately desolate and joyful, serene and psychedelic, the record is part astral journey and part inner reckoning, intent on blowing the cobwebs out of illness and grief’s dustiest corners. —Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026

Meanwhile, Rivera has been promoting his new protocol of astral parasite extraction and psilocybin- assisted experiences in Jamaica. —Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Latin astrālis, from Latin astrum "star, celestial body" (borrowed from Greek ástron) + -ālis -al entry 1 — more at star entry 1

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing astral

• astral projection

Rhymes for astral

• cadastral

Kids Definition

astral

adjective

as·​tral ˈas-trəl 

: of or relating to the stars

Medical Definition

astral

adjective

as·​tral ˈas-trəl 

: of or relating to a mitotic or meiotic aster