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astral

adj.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈæstɹəɫ// UK //ˈæstɹəl// as·tral

adj. relating to the stars or the universe. It is often used to describe things that seem like they are from space or a spiritual world.

adj. relating to, consisting of, or resembling the stars. In metaphysical contexts, it describes a non-physical level of existence or a body that can travel outside the physical self.


SIMPLE

The telescope captured a beautiful astral glow.

CONTEXTUAL

Ancient sailors relied on astral navigation to find their way across the open ocean at night.

COMPLEX

The poet used astral imagery to connect the fleeting nature of human life with the eternal cycles of the cosmos.

Synonyms
Origin

From Late Latin astralis, from Latin astrum (“star”), from Ancient Greek ἄστρον (ástron, “star”).

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; often found in scientific, literary, or esoteric contexts.

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