Galactic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /gə-ˈlak-tik/ ga·lac·tic

Meaning & Definition of Galactic

Galactic (adjective)

  1. of or relating to a galaxy and especially the Milky Way galaxy
  2. huge

Galactic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "a galactic serving of soda that would have been enough for three moviegoers"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, 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 Galactic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Galactic:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, 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 Galactic

Words with the opposite meaning of Galactic:

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 Galactic

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 Galactic

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

Origin & Etymology of Galactic

borrowed from New Latin galacticus (taken as derivative of Galaxias "Milky Way"), borrowed from Greek galaktikós "milky," from galakt-, gála "milk" + -ikos -ic:1 galaxy

First known use: 1839

Frequently Asked Questions about Galactic

What does "Galactic" mean?

"Galactic" means of or relating to a galaxy and especially the Milky Way galaxy. As an adjective, it is defined as: of or relating to a galaxy and especially the Milky Way galaxy.

What is another word for "Galactic"?

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

What are different ways to say "Galactic"?

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

What is the opposite of "Galactic"?

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

How do you use "Galactic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Galactic" in a sentence: "a galactic serving of soda that would have been enough for three moviegoers".

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

"Galactic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Galactic"?

"Galactic" is pronounced /gə-ˈlak-tik/ and divided into syllables as ga·lac·tic.

What is the origin of the word "Galactic"?

"Galactic" comes from borrowed from New Latin galacticus (taken as derivative of Galaxias "Milky Way"), borrowed from Greek galaktikós "milky," from galakt-, gála "milk" + -ikos -ic:1 galaxy. First known use: 1839.