CEFR C1

astronomically

adverb

Meaning

To an extremely high or vast degree, often used to describe numbers, prices, or distances.

Examples

The company's profits have grown astronomically since they launched their new product line.
Housing prices in the city have become astronomically high for the average worker.

Synonyms: greatly, hugely, immensely, exorbitantly

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astronomically (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkli/

Definition

To an extremely high or vast degree, often used to describe numbers, prices, or distances.

Examples

The company's profits have grown astronomically since they launched their new product line.
Housing prices in the city have become astronomically high for the average worker.
The complexity of the project increased astronomically once the team began the final phase.

Synonyms of astronomically

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