cosmic

Also cos·mi·cal

[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

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

Other Word Forms

• cosmicality noun
• cosmically adverb
• intercosmic adjective
• noncosmic adjective
• noncosmically adverb
• precosmic adjective
• precosmical adjective
• precosmically 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 it reassures followers that their cause is righteous – even cosmic.

From Salon

Rounded out by drummer James Krivchenia, the cosmic folk act has tucked themselves into a corner table, and, at a glance, appear as some of the most unassuming rock stars you will ever find.

From Los Angeles Times

Her last album, 2023’s divisive but underrated “Strays,” leaned all the way into psychedelic rock, a cosmic exploration of life without the hazy veneer of alcohol.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether tomorrow brings cosmic upheaval, one thing is certain: the next apocalypse is always just around the corner.

From Salon

If you want to get a little cosmic about it — and Anderson is fine with that because he does believe in the movie gods — he was simply waiting for Chase Infiniti to be born.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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