adjective
Uncommon
astral
AST-ruhl
Astral (adjective) means relating to or resembling stars. Example: “The observatory tracks astral movements across the night sky.”
adjective
1
Relating to or resembling stars.
"The observatory tracks astral movements across the night sky."
2
Relating to a supposed spiritual realm or non-physical plane of existence, as in "astral projection."
"She claimed to have had an astral experience while meditating."
How to use astral
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to stars, or (in New Age or mystical contexts) to a spirit realm beyond the physical body.
Common pairings
astral plane
astral projection
astral body
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Word forms
- Plural
- astrals
- Comparative
- more astral
- Superlative
- most astral
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Etymology
From Latin astralis, from astrum ("star"), from Greek ástron.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “astral” mean?
The word “astral” means relating to or resembling stars. In plain terms, relating to stars, or (in New Age or mystical contexts) to a spirit realm beyond the physical body.
How do you pronounce “astral”?
“Astral” is pronounced AST-ruhl (/ˈæstɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “astral” in a sentence?
Here is “astral” used in a sentence: “The observatory tracks astral movements across the night sky.”
What part of speech is “astral”?
“Astral” is an adjective.
Where does the word “astral” come from?
The word “astral” comes from Latin. From Latin astralis, from astrum ("star"), from Greek ástron.
Is “astral” a common word?
“Astral” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “astral” have?
“Astral” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or resembling stars.
