astronomical

[as-truh-nom-i-kuhl] / ˌæs trəˈnɒm ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

huge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

colossal considerable enormous gigantic humongous monumental sizeable tremendous vast whopping

STRONG

astronomic

WEAK

epic ginormous jumbo mammoth massive mega monster prodigious very big very large

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insignificant little small teeny tiny unimportant

Example Sentences

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Researchers and a growing number of companies say that space promises to deliver astronomical benefits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

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