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 of cosmic
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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In the piece, the Vicar of Christ is felled not by his oppressors but rather by a random cosmic event.
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
These more piecemeal estimates have informed large-scale cosmic simulations that model the growth and evolution of galaxies.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
If your unable to view comet C/2025 R3, sky watchers can prepare for two cosmic spectacles this spring.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Staring up at a nearly six-story-tall screen, witnessing a unique planetary event, itself the product of a remarkable cosmic coincidence, unique to our place and position within the solar system, is an exceptional experience.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
These more piecemeal estimates have informed large-scale cosmic simulations that model the growth and evolution of galaxies.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
If your unable to view comet C/2025 R3, sky watchers can prepare for two cosmic spectacles this spring.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Staring up at a nearly six-story-tall screen, witnessing a unique planetary event, itself the product of a remarkable cosmic coincidence, unique to our place and position within the solar system, is an exceptional experience.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
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 23 Apr. 2026.
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