astral

adjective

as·​tral ˈa-strəl 

1

: of, relating to, or coming from the stars

astral influences

unusual astral occurrences

2

: of or relating to a mitotic or meiotic aster

3

: of or consisting of a supersensible substance held in theosophy to be next above the tangible world in refinement

4

a

: visionary

b

: elevated in station or position : exalted

astrally

ˈa-strə-lē 

adverb

Examples of astral in a Sentence

gave the astronomy students the assignment of charting astral movement for the next month

after his film became an unexpected blockbuster, the director was suddenly welcome in the most astral circles of Hollywood society

Recent Examples on the Web

But those longing for a return to the astral magic of Astronaut Status, his ninth mixtape, or the post-Honest run of Monster, Beast Mode, and 56 Nights, will find none of that 2010s charm here. —Gary Suarez, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024

The astral event has been widely anticipated for months, if not years, and as a result is expected to draw a heavy influx of tourists and skygazers to areas directly in the path. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024

Amateur telescopes aren’t powerful enough to view the asteroid; astral enthusiasts will need a telescope at least 30 inches in diameter paired with a CCD or CMOS digital detector. —Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024

Indeed, there is something more cosmic, spiritual and inexpressible about what is missing —a poignant reminder of the profound void left by SOPHIE’s departure from our astral plane. —Juan Velasquez, Them, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Latin astrālis, from Latin astrum "star, celestial body" (borrowed from Greek ástron) + -ālis -al entry 1 — more at star entry 1

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing astral

• astral projection

Kids Definition

astral

adjective

as·​tral ˈas-trəl 

: of or relating to the stars