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

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

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

Tracking lines arc through the expansive field, recalling cosmic rays shooting across a cloud chamber.

From Los Angeles Times

And yet, Griffin and Trump couldn’t be more different, which is why it’s almost cosmically funny that these rivals had shows scheduled for the same late October weekend, in the same city, 20 blocks apart.

From Salon

And yet it’s a mere cosmic coincidence that “The Medieval Science of Astrology” is currently on display at the Getty Center, where he has chosen to meet this Saturday evening.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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