cosmic

adjective

cos·​mic ˈkäz-mik How to pronounce cosmic (audio)
variants or less commonly cosmical
1
a
: of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
cosmic radiation
b
: of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical (see metaphysical sense 2) ideas
cosmic wisdom
2
: characterized by greatness especially in extent, intensity, or comprehensiveness
a cosmic thinker
a book of cosmic significance
cosmically adverb

Examples of cosmic in a Sentence

The discovery caused a cosmic shift in people's views of the world. predicted that the war would forever be regarded as a cosmic error
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In this cosmic horror feature, a strange symbiote creature arrives deep in the wilderness of a rocky mountainside, attracting all kinds of people, from good-natured individuals looking for salvation to bloodthirsty mercenaries looking to snuff out a potential threat. Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 Even in his Lear’s final moments, Branagh, despite the God’s eye above him, chooses the literal over the cosmic. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024 They’re also engaged in a cosmic struggle in their minds. Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024 About 2 million years ago—yesterday, on cosmic timescales—the largest star’s thermonuclear core ignited. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cosmic 

Word History

Etymology

Greek kosmikos, from kosmos order, universe

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of cosmic was in 1685

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“Cosmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmic. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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cosmic

adjective
cos·​mic ˈkäz-mik How to pronounce cosmic (audio)
1
: of or relating to the cosmos
cosmic theories
2
: extremely vast : grand
cosmic dimensions

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