astronomic

An older, less common variant of 'astronomical', used to describe something extremely large in scale or cost.

• 🇩🇪Veraltete, weniger gebräuchliche Variante von 'astronomisch', verwendet, um etwas zu beschreiben, das extrem groß im Ausmaß oder in den Kosten ist.

1. Relating to astronomy B2 formal scientific

   Pertaining to the scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the universe as a whole.

   • The observatory is equipped with advanced astronomic instruments.
   • She is pursuing a degree in astronomic sciences.
   • The lecture covered various astronomic phenomena like black holes and supernovae.

   🇩🇪astronomisch

   Synonyme: astronomical

2. Inconceivably large B2 informal

   Used to describe an amount, number, or size that is extremely large, often beyond comprehension.

   • The cost of the new stadium was astronomic.
   • They paid an astronomic price for that painting.
   • The national debt has reached astronomic proportions.

   🇩🇪astronomisch

   Synonyme: colossalenormousgigantichugeimmensemassivemonumentalprodigiousstaggeringvast

   Antonyme: infinitesimalmicroscopicminusculeminutenegligibletiny

• more astronomic comparative form
• most astronomic superlative form