cosmic

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cos·mic /ˈkɒzmɪk $ ˈkɑːz-/ adjective 1. HArelating to space or the universe 宇宙的2 BIGextremely large 广大无边的，极大的 a scandal of cosmic proportions 特大丑闻 —cosmically /-kli/ adverb

Examples from the Corpus

cosmic• Nothing, above all, to betray the cosmic anger which invariably surged through his being in the presence of violent death.• In both cases he is born of the cosmic Egg, but more important is the description given him.• The universe is believed to have been created about 15 billion years ago in a cosmic explosion.• Some cynics might dismiss such statements as cosmic hyperbole.• A question of cosmic importance is at stake-a question which could affect our whole place in the Universe.• Wow, like cosmic, man.• These entities exist in a cosmic mind.• If mutagens like cosmic rays are present then all normal mutation rates are boosted.• I've only been back on the case, in cosmic terms, about two-and-a-half minutes.Origin cosmic (1600-1700) Greek kosmikos, from kosmos; → COSMOS

cos·mic adjectiveChineseSyllable

relating the Corpus universe to space or

cosmic
cos‧mic /ˈkɒzmɪk $ ˈkɑːz-/