adj.
Pronunciation: ' as-tr ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin astralis, from Latin astrum star, from Greek astronomy
Date: 1605
1 : of, relating to, or coming from the stars < astral influences> <unusual astral occurrences>
2 : of or relating to a mitotic or meiotic aster
3 : of or consisting of a supersensible substance held in theosophy to be next above the tangible world in refinement
4 a : VISIONARY b : elevated in station or position : EXALTED
– as · tral · ly \ -tr ə -l ē \ adverb