astral

[ as-truhl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or proceeding from the stars; stellar; star-shaped.
2. Biology. pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling an aster; having a discoid, radiate flower head.
3. Theosophy. having to do with a substance, unperceivable by the senses, that is believed to pervade space and to constitute a nonphysical body belonging to each individual.

astral

/ ˈæstrəl /

adjective

1. relating to, proceeding from, consisting of, or resembling the stars

   an astral body

2. biology of or relating to the aster occurring in dividing cells
3. theosophy denoting or relating to a supposed supersensible substance believed to form the material of a second body for each person, taking the form of an aura discernible to certain gifted individuals

astral

/ ăs′trəl /

1. Relating to or coming from the stars; stellar.

Derived Forms

• ˈastrally, adverb

Other Words From

• as·tral·ly adverb
• in·ter·as·tral adjective
• non·as·tral adjective
• sub·as·tral adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of astral¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; either from Middle French or directly from Late Latin astrālis, equivalent to Latin ast(rum) “star” (from Greek ástron ) + -ālis -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of astral¹

C17: from Late Latin astrālis, from Latin astrum star, from Greek astron

Example Sentences

The tapestry and astrolabes are with several great manuscripts in “Astral Light,” built around the study of astronomy.

From Los Angeles Times

At the heart of these studies lies a suite of algorithms known as ASTRAL, which Mirarab's lab developed to infer evolutionary relationships with unprecedented scalability, accuracy and speed.

From Science Daily

The most telling line in “Shapes,” for which he adorned his body with astral flecks of silver glitter, is when Torres announces he will “abruptly do some impressions at you,” emphasizing his refusal to extend himself toward the other beings in the room.

From New York Times

Described on its website as “a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song,” people walk through an immersive multimedia display that takes them on an imaginative journey of stars visiting Earth.

From Seattle Times

Especially notable are the extensive homages to the theme park ride including the numerous spectral encounters on the astral plane with introductions to the cemetery caretaker and his bony dog, those three hitchhikers, the pair of duelists, the homicidal bride and, of course, the famed Hatbox Ghost.

From Washington Times