astronomical

/ˌæstrɒnɒmɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

extremely large or immense in amount, degree, or extent; enormous

“The cost of the space mission was astronomical.”

2. noun

a branch of science dealing with the study of celestial objects, space, and the universe

“The study of astronomy is fascinating.”

3. adverb

in a way that is extremely large or immense

“The new skyscraper is astronomically high.”

Synonyms

  • enormous
  • huge
  • immense
  • vast

Antonyms

  • minute
  • small
  • tiny