Word
astral
Phoneticsas·tral, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈæstɹəɫ/
UK/ˈæstɹəl/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The telescope captured a beautiful astral glow.”
“Ancient sailors relied on astral navigation to find their way across the open ocean at night.”
“The poet used astral imagery to connect the fleeting nature of human life with the eternal cycles of the cosmos.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; often found in scientific, literary, or esoteric contexts.
Real-World Examples
“Recent astral discoveries, he said, have enriched the picture, offering a view into the unconscious through bodies drifting in the Kuiper belt , billions of miles beyond the sun.” Etymology
From Late Latin astralis, from Latin astrum (“star”), from Ancient Greek ἄστρον (ástron, “star”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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