astronomically
Definition
- Adverb:
- To an exceedingly large or immense degree; enormously: Used to emphasize that an amount, number, or degree is extremely high, often to a seemingly unimaginable extent. The term draws a metaphorical comparison to the vast scales and distances in astronomy.
Usage
- The adverb "astronomically" is used to modify adjectives, typically those describing size, cost, or quantity (e.g., high, low, large, expensive, rare). It functions as an intensifier.
- It is most commonly used in informal and formal contexts to express hyperbole or genuine astonishment at a scale.
Examples
- Adverb:
- The price of housing in the city has increased astronomically in the last decade.
- The chances of that happening are astronomically low.
- He inherited an astronomically large fortune.
Advanced Usage
- "astronomically expensive": Extremely costly.
- The research project required astronomically expensive equipment.
- "astronomically high": Extremely elevated.
- The level of precision needed is astronomically high.
Variants and Related Words
- Astronomical (adjective): Relating to astronomy, or metaphorically, extremely large.
- The project had an astronomical budget.
- Astronomy (noun): The scientific study of celestial objects.
Synonyms
- Enormously
- Immensely
- Extremely
- Exceedingly
- Incalculably
- Staggeringly
Antonyms
- Minusculely (rarely used)
- Marginally
- Slightly
- Moderately
Related Phrases
- "Off the charts": Exceeding the normal scale of measurement; similar in hyperbolic use to "astronomically high."
- Demand for the product was off the charts.
- "Through the roof": Increased to a very high level.
- Sales have gone through the roof.
Adverb
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enormously
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the bill was astronomically high
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