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
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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The team cites the cosmic horror vibes of movies like Prometheus and the encroaching threat of intimidating enemies such as the Zerg from StarCraft as key inspirations for the game world.
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David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Since the light from the cosmic joust took over 11 billion years to reach the instruments, the battle took place when the Universe was about 18 percent of its current age.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
Harness your cosmic potential now because blessings could still materialize for you!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 18 May 2025
This isn't the first time such a cosmic correction has been made, but there was a particular sense of urgency about this one because NASA was facing a target that, if missed, could have meant the end of the mission.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
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David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Since the light from the cosmic joust took over 11 billion years to reach the instruments, the battle took place when the Universe was about 18 percent of its current age.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
Harness your cosmic potential now because blessings could still materialize for you!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 18 May 2025
This isn't the first time such a cosmic correction has been made, but there was a particular sense of urgency about this one because NASA was facing a target that, if missed, could have meant the end of the mission.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cosmic
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“Cosmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmic. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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