The best efforts of the human race, in addition, were necessary to assist the gods in their cosmic task.
Source: tatoeba (53998)
Cosmic
/ˈkɒz.mɪk/
Synonyms for "cosmic" (99 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (20)
Noun(2 words)
aliensastronomical telescope
Adjective(11 words)
astralastronomicalastronomical anomalyastronomical dataastronomical eventastronomical objectastronomical observationscelestial bodiescelestial bodycelestial choircelestial events
Strong matches (30)
Adjective(10 words)
celestial motioncelestial systemcolossalcosmologicaleldritchenormousgalacticimmenseinterstellarinterstellar space
Noun(3 words)
celestial spheregalactic astronomygravity-related effects
Related words (49)
king sizeking-sizelargemammothmassivemassymonstermonstrousmonumentalmountainousoutsizeovergrownplanetaryprodigioussizablespaciousstupendoustitanictremendousuniversal
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Noun(6 words)
Adjective(16 words)
massivemeteoriticmonumentalplanetaryplanetary atmosphereplanetary ringsplanetary science worksheetprofoundsolar systemspaceystellarstellar masstremendousuniversal themeuniversal truthvast
Adverb(1 words)
more alien
Determiner(2 words)
most celestial objectsmost solar-system
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: aliens, amplitudinous, astral, astronomic, astronomical.
- Sentence evidence is available for cosmic, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cosmic".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cosmic"
Keep "cosmic" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "cosmic" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "cosmic", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "cosmic" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
9 entriescosmic backgroundcosmic coincidencecosmic dustcosmic importancecosmic jokecosmic messcosmic radiationcosmic significancecosmic timing
Collocations
6 entriescosmic backgroundcosmic dustcosmic energycosmic raycosmic scalecosmic wonder
Inflections
2 entriesmore cosmicmost cosmic
Derivations
2 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
If the universe is a cosmic egg, then who laid it?
Source: tatoeba (1346584)
If the universe is a cosmic egg, who laid it?
Source: tatoeba (3394016)
Our descendants will sooner or later reach, as a race, the condition of cosmic consciousness, just as, long ago, our ancestors passed from simple consciousness into self-consciousness.
Source: tatoeba (3467312)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cosmic"?
Closest matches include aliens, amplitudinous, astral, astronomic, astronomical.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cosmic"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.