astronomical
Translation
astronomical
Examples
He made an astronomical observation.
He made an astronomical observation.
The cost of the project was astronomical.
The cost of the project was astronomical.
Grammar Patterns
((astronomical)) + noun relating to astronomy Astronomical data is very complex.
((astronomical)) + noun extremely large The company made astronomical profits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (huge) enormous, vast; Antonyms: (huge) tiny, minuscule
Etymology
From 'astronomy' + the adjective suffix '-ical'. It means relating to astronomy.
Memory Tips
Think of the distances between stars—they are 'astronomical' numbers.