astronomical

/ɐstɹənˈɒmɪkə‍l/

/ˌæstɹəˈnɑmɪkəɫ/

[adjective]

astronomical

[ADJECTIVE]

concerning or involving the scientific field of astronomy

synonyms : astronomic

incredibly large in quantity or vast in scope, often to the point of being beyond comprehension or imagination

synonyms : astronomic

galactic

Examples

1. The price of that rare painting is astronomical.

2. When my friend got excited about an investment opportunity that promised astronomical returns with minimal risk, I cautioned her that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is and urged her to do more research before investing any money.

3. The stakes for the belt and road project are astronomical.

4. Rents were astronomical.