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astronomical
[ as-truh-nom-i-kuhl ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or connected with astronomy.
- extremely large; exceedingly great; enormous:
It takes an astronomical amount of money to build a car factory.
astronomical
/ ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl /
adjective
- enormously large; immense
- of or relating to astronomy
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Derived Forms
- ˌastroˈnomically, adverb
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Other Words From
- as·tro·nom·i·cal·ly adverb
- non·as·tro·nom·ic adjective
- non·as·tro·nom·i·cal adjective
- non·as·tro·nom·i·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of astronomical1
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Example Sentences
Since last year, public approval for the ban has shot up from an already astronomical 91 percent to 93 percent.
More than likely, however, this is just a rare and beautiful astronomical event to be enjoyed.
Data from 107 galaxies out of the preliminary sample is freely available to the astronomical community for study.
No amount of money could meet his demands, making the damages for his suit “priceless”—hence the astronomical sum.
A little astronomical forensics suggests that these objects used to be a binary: two stars in mutual orbit.
Let us suppose that the Astronomer Royal claimed infallibility, not only in matters astronomical, but also in politics and morals.
Science began with astronomy, and the first instruments which men contrived for the purpose of investigation were astronomical.
He made several astronomical discoveries, and improved the air pump.
But we know that Aries is meant, from purely astronomical considerations.
Those who reason without astronomical knowledge will never reach the truth.
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