astral

as·tral

adj \ˈas-trəl\

Definition of ASTRAL

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

— as·tral·ly \-trə-lē\ adverb

Examples of ASTRAL

1. <gave the astronomy students the assignment of charting astral movement for the next month>
2. <after his film became an unexpected blockbuster, the director was suddenly welcome in the most astral circles of Hollywood society>

Origin of ASTRAL

Late Latin astralis, from Latin astrum star, from Greek astron

First Known Use: 1605

Related to ASTRAL

Synonyms: stellar, star, starry

Related Words: celestial, empyrean, heavenly; intergalactic, interstellar; astronomical (also astronomic), astrophysical; astronautic (or astronautical); starlike, star-spangled

Near Antonyms: insignificant, minor, unimportant; average, inferior, mediocre; obscure, uncelebrated, unsung

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Other Astronomy Terms

gibbous, nadir, nebulous, penumbra, retrograde, sidereal, syzygy, wane, wax, zenith

Rhymes with ASTRAL

plastral