astrolabical

/æstrəˈlæbɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an astrolabe, a navigational instrument used to determine the position of celestial bodies.

“The astrolabical readings helped the sailors to determine their exact location in the vast ocean.”

2. adjective

having or showing a deep and often romantic interest in the stars and their movements.

“As an astrolabical person, she spent countless nights gazing at the stars and trying to understand their secrets.”

Synonyms

  • celestial
  • stellar

Antonyms

  • earthy
  • terrestrial