oceanic

oce·an·ic

adj \ˌō-shē-ˈa-nik\

Definition of OCEANIC

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

2

: vast, great

Examples of OCEANIC

1. <the theory that ancient mariners took advantage of oceanic currents to roam the seas on primitive rafts>
2. <during his solo crossing of the Atlantic he managed to avoid the fierce oceanic storms that rage in those tropical latitudes>

First Known Use of OCEANIC

1656

Related to OCEANIC

Synonyms: maritime, marine, pelagic

Antonyms: bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic (also microscopical), midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee

Related Words: abyssal, deep-sea, deepwater, saltwater; benthic; admiralty, nautical, naval; undersea, underwater; hydrographic, oceanographic (also oceanographical)

Near Antonyms: littoral

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Rhymes with OCEANIC

aldermanic, Alemannic, councilmanic, epiphanic, inorganic, messianic, Ossianic, pre-Hispanic, talismanic, theophanic