astronomical
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or connected with astronomy.
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extremely large; exceedingly great; enormous.
It takes an astronomical amount of money to build a car factory.
adjective
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enormously large; immense
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of or relating to astronomy
Other Word Forms
- astronomically adverb
- nonastronomic adjective
- nonastronomical adjective
- nonastronomically adverb
Etymology
Origin of astronomical
First recorded in 1550–60; from Latin astronomic(us) (from Greek astronomikós ) + -al 1; astronomy, -ic
Example Sentences
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At its closest approach, it comes within 0.3 astronomical units of the main star -- closer than any planet in our solar system gets to the sun.
From Science Daily
Supporters are continuing to speak of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.
From BBC
"In the price tables gradually and confidentially released by Fifa, tickets allocated to national associations...are reaching astronomical levels," it said in a statement.
From BBC
These points of contention, coupled with the astronomical cost of tickets to the Eras Tour, point to an idea many Swifties agree is true: It’s expensive to be a fan.
From Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles-based television writer, who travels frequently with her family of four, had recently experienced an “astronomical disappointment” at an all-inclusive ranch in Montana.
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