adjective
astronomical
as-truh-NOM-ih-kuhl
adjective
1
Relating to astronomy or to space and celestial objects.
"The observatory tracks astronomical events like eclipses and meteor showers."
2
Extremely large in scale or amount.
"The renovation ended up costing an astronomical sum."
How to Use Astronomical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to astronomy, or (informally) huge in size or amount.
Common pairings
astronomical cost
astronomical figures
Word Forms
more astronomical comparative, most astronomical superlative
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