cosmic

[ koz-mik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the cosmos:

   cosmic laws.

2. characteristic of the cosmos or its phenomena:

   cosmic events.

3. immeasurably extended in time and space; vast.

   Synonyms: stupendous, enormous, immense

4. forming a part of the material universe, especially outside of the earth.

cosmic

/ ˈkɒzmɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the whole universe

   cosmic laws

2. occurring or originating in outer space, esp as opposed to the vicinity of the earth, the solar system, or the local galaxy

   cosmic rays

3. immeasurably extended in space or time; vast
4. rare.
   harmonious

cosmic

/ kŏz′mĭk /

1. Relating to the universe or the objects in it.

Derived Forms

• ˈcosmically, adverb

Other Words From

• cos·mi·cal·i·ty [koz-mi-, kal, -i-tee], noun
• cosmi·cal·ly adverb
• inter·cosmic adjective
• non·cosmic adjective
• non·cosmi·cal·ly adverb
• pre·cosmic adjective
• pre·cosmi·cal adjective
• pre·cosmi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosmic¹

1640–50; < Greek kosmikós worldly, universal, equivalent to kósm ( os ) world, arrangement + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

And they have just encountered the strongest confirmation they could possibly get of their own understanding of Trump’s cosmic purpose.

From Slate

As a new group, they were part of an Aussie garage-band scene with contemporaries like the Cosmic Psychos, Drunk Mums and Dumb Punts.

From Los Angeles Times

While other interpretations of death had been featured in Marvel stories before, this cosmic iteration of the character is traced to the 1973 comic.

From Los Angeles Times

Astronomers around the world are preparing for one of the most anticipated cosmic firework shows of the year — but you don’t need a fancy telescope to join in.

From Los Angeles Times

Many people attribute some cosmic significance to voting: “Tell me how you voted, and I will tell you who you are” seems to be the modern iteration of Carl Schmitt’s aphorism.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• global
• grandiose
• huge
• immense
• infinite
• planetary