astronomic

• Adjectif désignant quelque chose d'extrêmement grand, en particulier un chiffre ou un coût, ou relatif à l'astronomie ; dans le sens figuré, il évoque une ampleur ou une somme colossale.

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

1. Relating to astronomyB2formalscientific

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

   astronomique (relatif à l'astronomie)

   • 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.

   Synonymesastronomical

2. Inconceivably largeB2informal

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

   astronomique (au sens figuré)

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

   Synonymescolossalenormousgigantichugeimmensemassivemonumentalprodigiousstaggeringvast

   Antonymesinfinitesimalmicroscopicminusculeminutenegligibletiny