Astronomical

/ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to astronomy or the science of celestial objects.

The astronomical observations made by the telescope revealed new information about distant galaxies.

Extremely large or great; of an immense size.

The cost of the new space program was astronomical, surpassing initial budget estimates.

Relating to the vastness of the universe.

Astronomical distances make it challenging to study other planetary systems.

Referring to an incomprehensibly large number.

The task of organizing the astronomical amount of data took weeks to complete.

From Middle French 'astronomique', from Latin 'astronomicus', from Greek 'astronomikos'.

astronomical figures

Incredibly large numbers or amounts.

astronomical costs

Costs that are extremely high.

astronomical distances

Distances that are exceedingly vast.

astronomy

The scientific study of celestial bodies and the universe as a whole.

astronomer

A scientist who studies celestial objects and space.

astronomical unit

A standard unit of measurement in astronomy, roughly the distance from the Earth to the Sun.

Way too much; excessively high.

That party was an astronomical waste of time.

Incredibly expensive.

The new smartphone has an astronomical price tag.