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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However, if all goes to plan, PUNCH's future cosmic images won't have any stars at all — or any zodiacal light, for that matter.
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
In this new iteration, Garner assumes the role and features prominently in the trailer, heralding the arrival of the cosmic entity Galactus, voiced by Ralph Ineson.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The Silver Surfer traditionally heralds the coming of Galactus, a cosmic entity who consumes planets.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
The fantasy series about a cosmic entity who lords over the domain of dreams will have a split second season, with the 6-episode Volume 1 premiering on July 3 and the 5-episode Volume 2 premiering on July 24.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
In this new iteration, Garner assumes the role and features prominently in the trailer, heralding the arrival of the cosmic entity Galactus, voiced by Ralph Ineson.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The Silver Surfer traditionally heralds the coming of Galactus, a cosmic entity who consumes planets.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
The fantasy series about a cosmic entity who lords over the domain of dreams will have a split second season, with the 6-episode Volume 1 premiering on July 3 and the 5-episode Volume 2 premiering on July 24.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Cosmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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