oceanic
adjective
oce·an·ic
ˌō-shē-ˈa-nik 
1
a
: of or relating to the ocean
b
: occurring in or frequenting the ocean and especially the open sea as distinguished from littoral or neritic waters
3
Oceanic linguistics
: relating to, belonging to, or characterizing a subfamily of the Austronesian family of languages that is spoken in Polynesia and most of the islands of Melanesia and Micronesia
Examples of oceanic in a Sentence
the theory that ancient mariners took advantage of oceanic currents to roam the seas on primitive rafts
during his solo crossing of the Atlantic he managed to avoid the fierce oceanic storms that rage in those tropical latitudes
Recent Examples on the Web
After a delicious meal, lie down for a cat nap outside on this oceanic accent pillow.
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Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Over time, various natural processes remove salt from the oceanic system.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
Geological activity formed outcroppings of ancient oceanic crust called serpentine soils, which lend the region its uniqueness.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Aquamarine, March’s birthstone creates a calming effect reflective of oceanic blues and the peaceful feeling of the sea.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Your mind takes on an oceanic quality with Mercury entering Pisces.
—USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Plastic has been found everywhere scientists have looked: From the deepest oceanic trenches to the highest alpine peaks.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024
But people who experimented willingly with LSD often reported feelings of warm, oceanic well-being or images of incomparable, redemptive beauty.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
In the Mariana Trench, the whole arc is developed in oceanic crust.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2024
Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Over time, various natural processes remove salt from the oceanic system.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
Geological activity formed outcroppings of ancient oceanic crust called serpentine soils, which lend the region its uniqueness.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Aquamarine, March’s birthstone creates a calming effect reflective of oceanic blues and the peaceful feeling of the sea.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Your mind takes on an oceanic quality with Mercury entering Pisces.
—USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Plastic has been found everywhere scientists have looked: From the deepest oceanic trenches to the highest alpine peaks.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024
But people who experimented willingly with LSD often reported feelings of warm, oceanic well-being or images of incomparable, redemptive beauty.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
In the Mariana Trench, the whole arc is developed in oceanic crust.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2024
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanic. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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