adjective
astral
AST-ruhl
adjective
1
Relating to or resembling stars.
"The observatory tracks astral movements across the night sky."
2
Relating to a supposed spiritual realm or non-physical plane of existence, as in "astral projection."
"She claimed to have had an astral experience while meditating."
How to Use Astral
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to stars, or (in New Age or mystical contexts) to a spirit realm beyond the physical body.
Common pairings
astral plane
astral projection
astral body
Word Forms
more astral comparative, astrals plural, most astral superlative
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Etymology
From Latin astralis, from astrum ("star"), from Greek ástron.