Main Entry: cos·mic

Pronunciation: \ˈkäz-mik\

Variant(s): also cos·mi·cal \-mi-kəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Greek kosmikos, from kosmos order, universe

Date: 1685

1 a : of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone b : of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical ideas
2 : characterized by greatness especially in extent, intensity, or comprehensiveness <a cosmic thinker> <cosmic boredom>

— cos·mi·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb