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
Synonyms
- astronomical
- astronomic
- Brobdingnagian
- bumper
- colossal
- cyclopean
- elephantine
- enormous
- galactic
- gargantuan
- giant
- gigantesque
- gigantic
- grand
- herculean
- heroic
- heroical
- Himalayan
- huge
- humongous
- humungous
- immense
- jumbo
- king-size
- king-sized
- leviathan
- mammoth
- massive
- mega
- mighty
- monster
- monstrous
- monumental
- mountainous
- oceanic
- pharaonic
- planetary
- prodigious
- super
- super-duper
- supersize
- supersized
- titanic
- tremendous
- vast
- vasty
- walloping
- whacking
- whopping
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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But the path to cosmic stardom is often littered with space junk.
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
This story went viral on social media, bringing people together in cosmic serendipity online.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The ever-growing power needs of blockchain, and now AI, are like an all-consuming vortex, where the demands spiral deeper and wider, pulling in more resources with each passing moment, much like a cosmic whirlpool.
—Eric Solis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Carl Sagan Named after the famous astronomer, this strain provides balanced effects and relaxation, perfect for unwinding after a long day of cosmic exploration.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
This story went viral on social media, bringing people together in cosmic serendipity online.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The ever-growing power needs of blockchain, and now AI, are like an all-consuming vortex, where the demands spiral deeper and wider, pulling in more resources with each passing moment, much like a cosmic whirlpool.
—Eric Solis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Carl Sagan Named after the famous astronomer, this strain provides balanced effects and relaxation, perfect for unwinding after a long day of cosmic exploration.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Cosmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmic. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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