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

• star
• starry
• stellar

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

Blitz blue and astral white eyeshadow collaborated with rose pink lips. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 July 2024

Over twinkling beats and vaporous grooves, Aiko was astral and organic, graceful and sensuous. —Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024

Accompanying the characters, a sophisticated, astral score with music by Anthony Pateras, curated by sound designer Oscar Parcival van Hoogevest, that works to realize the transcendent nature of the images. —Holly Jones, Variety, 15 June 2024

While her astral inspirations and mythology-making approach to motherhood-as-spiritual-journey yield interesting results, some of the lyrics feel written for an audience of one. —Dustin Nelson, SPIN, 13 June 2024

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

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