astronomisch
Translation
astronomical, astronomic, enormous, huge
Examples
Die Preise sind astronomisch hoch.
The prices are astronomically high.
Das ist ein astronomisches Ereignis.
That is an astronomical event.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicative adjective Die Preise sind astronomisch.
as an attributive adjective ein astronomisches Ereignis
Similar Words
Synonyms: riesig (giant), enorm (enormous), gewaltig (immense); Antonyms: winzig (tiny), klein (small)
Etymology
From Greek 'astron' (star) and 'nomos' (law).
Memory Tips
Think of the vastness of space and stars to remember the figurative meaning of 'huge' or 'enormous'.