Cosmic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkäz-mik/ cos·mic

Meaning & Definition of Cosmic

Cosmic (adjective)

  1. of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
  2. of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical ideas
  3. characterized by greatness especially in extent, intensity, or comprehensiveness

Cosmic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "predicted that the war would forever be regarded as a cosmic error"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous, vast, vasty, walloping, whacking, whopping
    related: big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, immeasurable, infinite
    opposite: bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee
    near: little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cosmic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cosmic:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cosmic

Words with the opposite meaning of Cosmic:

bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee

Related Words for Cosmic

big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering

Near Antonyms of Cosmic

little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Word Forms of Cosmic

Derived words: cosmically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Cosmic

Greek kosmikos, from kosmos order, universe

First known use: 1685

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Cosmic

Words & Phrases Containing Cosmic

cosmic background radiation, cosmic dust, cosmic microwave background, cosmic noise, cosmic ray, cosmic string

Frequently Asked Questions about Cosmic

What does "Cosmic" mean?

"Cosmic" means of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone. As an adjective, it is defined as: of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone.

What is another word for "Cosmic"?

Other words for "Cosmic" include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous and galactic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cosmic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cosmic"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cosmic". Common alternatives include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan and giant.

What is the opposite of "Cosmic"?

Antonyms of "Cosmic" include bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro and microminiature. Near antonyms include little, mini, petite and pint-size.

How do you use "Cosmic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cosmic" in a sentence: "predicted that the war would forever be regarded as a cosmic error".

Is "Cosmic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cosmic" is an adjective.

Is "Cosmic" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Cosmic" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Cosmic"?

"Cosmic" is pronounced /ˈkäz-mik/ and divided into syllables as cos·mic.