astronomically
UK/,æstrə'nɔmikli/US/,æstrə'nɔmikli/
C2
Definitions
adv.
To an enormously large degree; in relation to astronomy
天文数字般地，极其巨大地；天文学上
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedastronomicalstar; heavenly body
+
-lylaw, management, distribution
=astronomically
astronomical + -ly (adverb) = to an astronomical degree, i.e. enormously.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Costs have risen astronomically since the new tax.
- 2.
The odds of winning are astronomically small.