adjective Uncommon

astral

AST-ruhl

Astral (adjective) means relating to or resembling stars. Example: “The observatory tracks astral movements across the night sky.”

adjective

Relating to or resembling stars.

"The observatory tracks astral movements across the night sky."

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 notes

In 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

Word Forms

more astral comparative, astrals plural, most astral superlative

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Etymology

From Latin astralis, from astrum ("star"), from Greek ástron.

Origin: Latin

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.