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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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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Cite this Entry

“Cosmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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