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Meaning of astronomical
Relating to astronomy or extremely large or high.
Etymology of astronomical
The word "astronomical" originates from the Greek words "astron," meaning star, and "nomos," meaning law, with the suffix "-ical" added to form an adjective.
Historically, the term has been used since the 17th century to describe the study of celestial objects and phenomena.
Over time, the word has also taken on a figurative meaning to describe something that is extremely large or high, often used to convey a sense of scale or magnitude.
Synonyms
colossal
massive
enormous
gigantic
huge
immense
vast
tremendous
monumental
staggering
astounding
extraordinary
exceptional
remarkable
unbelievable
inconceivable
mind-boggling
prodigious
stupendous
spectacular
breathtaking
awe-inspiring
phenomenal
impressive
striking
dramatic
sensational
extraordinary
unusual
rare
exceptional
unprecedented
unexampled
unparalleled
unmatched
unequaled
Definitions
- Relating to astronomy, the study of the universe, especially the stars and galaxies.
- Extremely large or high, used to convey a sense of scale or magnitude.
Usage Examples
- The astronomical costs of the space mission made it difficult to secure funding.
- The new telescope allows us to study astronomical objects in greater detail than ever before.
- The player's astronomical salary made him one of the highest-paid athletes in the league.
Antonyms
tiny
small
miniature
minor
insignificant
negligible
infinitesimal
imperceptible
microscopic
compact
limited
modest
reasonable
ordinary
average
normal
standard
customary
usual
mundane
everyday
ordinary
unremarkable
unexceptional
unimpressive