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

Synonyms

• star
• starry
• stellar

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

For her part, af Klint identified more as a mystic than as an artist, at times claiming to channel the astral plane with her work. —Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025

To her shock, the astral void will respond to her pleas — but not without major consequences. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025

These are some of the building blocks of life as well as the basic material that forms planets and other astral bodies. —Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025

The deaths of notable people close to eclipses — including French Emperor Louis the Pious on May 5, 840 and the Prophet Mohammad's son Ibrahim on Jan. 27, 632 — further tied negative beliefs to the astral event. —James Powel, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 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

Rhymes for astral

• cadastral

Kids Definition

astral

adjective

as·​tral ˈas-trəl 

: of or relating to the stars

Medical Definition

astral

adjective

as·​tral ˈas-trəl 

: of or relating to a mitotic or meiotic aster