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

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

By Paris Wilson December 2, 2025 The Best Place to Glimpse the Eclipse and Northern Lights Is at Sea Cruise ships are sailing toward next summer's total solar eclipse—and other astral phenomena. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025

Those enhancements would give Nochebuena a colorful astral backdrop. —James Powel, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025

Throughout, midnight blues and grays, nebulous reds and oranges, galactic silvers and metallics are all hues that make up this astral collection, symbolizing endings and new beginnings. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025

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