belonging to a galaxy, that is, to a vast system of stars, gas, and dust in outer space
keine Steigerungno comparative or superlative forms
Common phrases
das galaktische Zentrumthe galactic center
Im galaktischen Zentrum befindet sich ein riesiges Schwarzes Loch.
In the galactic center there is a massive black hole.
Die Forscher untersuchen die galaktische Strahlung, die aus der Milchstraße kommt.
The researchers are studying the galactic radiation that comes from the Milky Way.
2stellar, out of this world, fantastic, awesome, incredibleumgangssprachlich
very good, impressive, or great; said when evaluating something very positively
Synonyms
großartiggreat
fantastischfantastic
tollterrific
Antonyms
schlechtbad
mieslousy
Diese Preise sind galaktisch!
These prices are out of this world!
Das Konzert gestern war galaktisch, wir haben bis Mitternacht getanzt.
The concert yesterday was stellar; we danced until midnight.
In the meaning "belonging to a galaxy", the word appears mainly in astronomy and science news. The meaning "exceptionally good" is colloquial and rather youth slang. It fits prices, ideas, parties, or achievements.
stands before the noun or after "sein"; no comparative or superlative forms in meaning 1