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
Recent Examples on the Web
Angel Olsen, Deerhoof, Blonde Redhead, U.S. Girls, Shannon and the Clams, Hailu Mergia, Sun Ra Arkestra, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, and more will perform, while a slate of cosmic films will screen each day.
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
In a cosmic coincidence, the southern Illinois village of Makanda is preparing for yet another total solar eclipse.
—Roxana Saberi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
Domenica Bongiovanni Jazmine Nelson and Minerva Pineda-Allen will gather with thousands of others across the city on Monday, brimming with the anticipation of witnessing a cosmic event that only occurs in the same place about every 375 years.
—The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
This cosmic alignment only happens during a new moon phase when the sun and the moon are perfectly aligned in the sky.
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
But the rare cosmic event happening on April 8 — during which the moon passes between the sun and Earth, obscuring the sun and therefore blanketing areas in its path in darkness — seemed to be the right occasion for Nye, 68, to experiment with his style.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
For the most part, the south will enjoy the best views of the eclipse, with the exception of Ontario, Canada which has already declared a state of emergency due to the influx of tourism expected for the cosmic event.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
Here are 7 eclipse promotions The coming total solar eclipse has inspired restaurants and snack brands to offer up some cosmic treats and deals
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A total solar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. on April 8.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Right now, a special cosmic arrangement is sliding into place.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
In a cosmic coincidence, the southern Illinois village of Makanda is preparing for yet another total solar eclipse.
—Roxana Saberi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
Domenica Bongiovanni Jazmine Nelson and Minerva Pineda-Allen will gather with thousands of others across the city on Monday, brimming with the anticipation of witnessing a cosmic event that only occurs in the same place about every 375 years.
—The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
This cosmic alignment only happens during a new moon phase when the sun and the moon are perfectly aligned in the sky.
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
But the rare cosmic event happening on April 8 — during which the moon passes between the sun and Earth, obscuring the sun and therefore blanketing areas in its path in darkness — seemed to be the right occasion for Nye, 68, to experiment with his style.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
For the most part, the south will enjoy the best views of the eclipse, with the exception of Ontario, Canada which has already declared a state of emergency due to the influx of tourism expected for the cosmic event.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
Here are 7 eclipse promotions The coming total solar eclipse has inspired restaurants and snack brands to offer up some cosmic treats and deals
Start Slideshow
A total solar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. on April 8.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Right now, a special cosmic arrangement is sliding into place.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Cosmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmic. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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