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

• cosmically adverb
• cosmicality noun
• 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

Riley celebrated his 90th birthday in June with two Tokyo concerts by the Kronos Quartet, one being, at the composer’s request, the Japanese premiere of Riley’s most cosmic string quartet, “Sun Rings.”

From Los Angeles Times

With “Hamnet,” she’s back to a smaller canvas, trading cosmic spectacle for intimate human drama.

From Los Angeles Times

But I definitely find that there is beauty in human relationships or in personal relationships, in relationships with your personal, universal, cosmic or internal ecosystem, with paradoxes, with what is opposed.

From Los Angeles Times

“Mommie you have transformed into that cosmic bird Hawk that lives and breathes Freedom,” said the message, posted Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite doubts about the website’s methodology for picking the best stargazing state, California experts do agree there are plenty of areas within the state that allow people to enjoy a variety of cosmic events.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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