cosmic
cosmic — adjective
1. of or about the universe — the whole of space, including stars, planets, and gal
of or about the universe — the whole of space, including stars, planets, and galaxies — and everything that occurs within it naturally.
Rania is studying how cosmic radiation affects astronauts during long space missions.
collocation: cosmic radiation
The telescope captured images of a cosmic collision between two distant galaxies.
collocation: cosmic collision
Ancient observatories tracked cosmic cycles like the movements of the sun and moon.
Cosmic dust and gas in that region could one day form a new solar system.
- universal
broader — can mean 'existing everywhere' beyond just outer space; 'cosmic' is specific to the physical universe
- astronomical
more technical and numbers-focused; 'cosmic' covers the conceptual whole of space, not just measurable quantities
- celestial
refers to individual objects in the sky (stars, planets); 'cosmic' describes the entire universe as a system
文法句型
cosmic + noun
用法筆記
Usually appears before a noun (attributive position). Does not have comparative or superlative forms — something cannot be 'more cosmic' than something else.
2. extremely large in size, amount, or importance — for example, a cosmic shift in
extremely large in size, amount, or importance — for example, a cosmic shift in public opinion or a cosmic failure in a business deal.
The earthquake caused a cosmic level of damage across the whole region.
collocation: cosmic level of + noun
That investment was a cosmic mistake that cost the company millions of dollars.
The band's sudden rise to fame felt like a cosmic shift in the music world.
Niran had a cosmic headache after staring at the computer screen for twelve hours.
- immense
neutral register; 'cosmic' adds dramatic, almost humorous exaggeration
- enormous
standard word for large size; 'cosmic' is more figurative and expressive
- massive
common in informal use; 'cosmic' is stronger, rarer, and more attention-getting
- huge
everyday word; 'cosmic' sounds playful or exaggerated by comparison
- tiny
simplest opposite for literal size
- insignificant
opposite for importance or scale
文法句型
cosmic + noun
用法筆記
This is an informal, figurative extension of the literal sense. It adds dramatic emphasis and is often used in casual conversation or journalism rather than formal writing. Not appropriate for academic or scientific contexts.