Synonyms of astral

astral

adjective

ˈa-strəl 

1

as in celestial

of or relating to the stars

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celestial
• interstellar
• stellar
• starry
• star
• astronomical
• heavenly
• intergalactic
• empyrean
• astrophysical
• starlike
• astronautic
• star-spangled

2

as in outstanding

standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outstanding
• distinguished
• prestigious
• illustrious
• eminent
• famous
• luminous
• notable
• noteworthy
• superior
• star
• signal
• bright
• noble
• glorious
• celebrated
• infamous
• honored
• exalted
• redoubtable
• renowned
• reputable
• famed
• notorious
• dominant
• preeminent
• predominant
• paramount

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minor
• unimportant
• insignificant
• average
• inferior
• mediocre
• obscure
• unsung
• uncelebrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of astral

Anyone’s capacity for personal reflection is limited, and even if the former president were capable of astral-projection levels of self-study, should similar trust really extend to every former colleague and family member tasked with stewarding his legacy? — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026

Chris Williams, who reached the orbital outpost in November with two Russian cosmonauts, has become well-known for his astral photography during his mission. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 May 2026

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