Meaning of the word astronomical in English

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astronomical

US /ˌæs.trəˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/

UK /ˌæs.trəˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/

relating to astronomy

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The observatory is equipped with advanced astronomical instruments.

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He has a deep interest in astronomical phenomena.

extremely large or enormous

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The cost of the new building was astronomical.

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They faced an astronomical amount of debt.

Synonym:

enormous immense colossal gigantic massive

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astronomer astronomical unit