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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When in close binary partnerships with other stars, these stellar corpses can steal matter like a cosmic vampire.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 July 2025
On July 25, the sun in Leo will make a direct opposition to powerhouse Pluto, creating a cosmic face-off between the self and the community, or the spotlight and the shadow that comes with it.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 July 2025
By the time Dragon Ball Super rolls around, Goku is fighting cosmic gods in his quest to save the world and become the strongest warrior in existence.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 24 July 2025
The Fantastic Four is not Ineson’s first foray into the cosmic side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 July 2025
On July 25, the sun in Leo will make a direct opposition to powerhouse Pluto, creating a cosmic face-off between the self and the community, or the spotlight and the shadow that comes with it.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 July 2025
By the time Dragon Ball Super rolls around, Goku is fighting cosmic gods in his quest to save the world and become the strongest warrior in existence.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 24 July 2025
The Fantastic Four is not Ineson’s first foray into the cosmic side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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