cosmic
gb/kˈɑzmɪk/ us/kˈɑzmɪk/
B2
Inglés
~ 7300
kozmikus, óriási, kozmikus léptékű, szuper, klassz
B2
1
kozmikus
B2
Patrón de uso:
cosmic [noun]
Scientists study cosmic rays to learn more about high-energy particles from space.
A tudósok a kozmikus sugárzást tanulmányozzák, hogy többet megtudjanak az űrből érkező nagy energiájú részecskékről.
The telescope can capture images of distant cosmic phenomena.
A távcső távoli kozmikus jelenségekről is képes felvételeket készíteni.
Cosmic dust between stars affects how their light reaches us.
The discovery changed our understanding of cosmic evolution.
These measurements give us clues about the early cosmic conditions after the Big Bang.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The night sky makes me think about cosmic questions.
Az éjszakai égbolt kozmikus kérdéseket juttat eszembe.
We watched a TV show about cosmic objects like stars and galaxies.
Megnéztünk egy tévéműsort kozmikus objektumokról, például csillagokról és galaxisokról.
Cosmic rays come from far out in space.
Some people enjoy reading books about cosmic science.
The new movie shows many beautiful cosmic scenes.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "cosmic" with "comic" because they look similar. "Cosmic" relates to the universe or something very large, while "comic" relates to humor or comics.
Significado
relating to the universe or space
Colocaciones
cosmic rays
|cosmic radiation
|cosmic dust
|cosmic microwave background
|cosmic events
|cosmic scale
Sinónimos
astronomical (More technical; mainly used in scientific or very formal contexts about space or extremely large size.)
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universal (Can mean applying to everything in existence, not only outer space, and is less specifically about astronomy.)
Antónimos
earthly (Emphasizes being related to the Earth, the physical world, or ordinary human life rather than outer space.)
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terrestrial (Scientific or formal term meaning related to Earth, often contrasted with space or extraterrestrial things.)
Temas
science
|space
|nature
Definición
About the universe or outer space, not just the Earth.
Relating to the universe, especially the regions of outer space beyond the Earth.
B2
2
óriási
A2
Patrón de uso:
cosmic [noun]
The company’s failure was a cosmic disaster for the local economy.
A cég bukása óriási csapás volt a helyi gazdaságra.
Climate change poses a problem of cosmic scale.
Az éghajlatváltozás kozmikus léptékű problémát jelent.
They argued over what seemed, to him, a matter of cosmic importance.
The book explores the cosmic consequences of small human choices.
She suddenly felt the cosmic unfairness of the situation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The loss of his job felt like a cosmic problem to him.
Az állása elvesztése számára óriási problémának tűnt.
Winning the prize was a cosmic moment in her life.
A díj elnyerése óriási pillanat volt az életében.
To the children, moving to another country was a cosmic change.
The war had cosmic effects on the whole region.
He spoke about the cosmic importance of education for all people.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes overuse "cosmic" for ordinary large things (e.g. "a cosmic pizza"). In everyday English, it is used for very serious, dramatic, or almost philosophical size or importance, not just something big.
Significado
extremely large or important
Colocaciones
cosmic scale
|cosmic significance
|cosmic importance
|cosmic proportions
|cosmic change
|cosmic disaster
Sinónimos
immense (Focuses on very large size or degree, without the strong sense of grandeur or drama that "cosmic" can carry.)
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monumental (Emphasizes great size or importance, often for achievements or mistakes; less tied to the idea of the universe.)
Antónimos
trivial (Describes something very small or unimportant, the opposite of the huge importance suggested by "cosmic".)
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insignificant (Stresses a lack of importance, impact, or size, directly contrasting with the vastness of "cosmic".)
Temas
abstract
|evaluation
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very, very big or very important in size, time, or effect.
Extremely large, wide in scope, or very important, often compared to the scale of the universe.
C1
LITERARY
3
kozmikus
C1
Patrón de uso:
cosmic [noun]
The novel explores a cosmic struggle between good and evil.
A regény a jó és a rossz közötti kozmikus küzdelmet járja körül.
Meditation helped her feel a sense of cosmic unity.
A meditáció segített neki átélni a kozmikus egység érzését.
He believed in a cosmic justice that would eventually balance all actions.
The ceremony was meant to restore cosmic harmony between humans and nature.
The artist tried to express cosmic consciousness through abstract shapes and colors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The teacher spoke about a cosmic order in the universe.
A tanár a világegyetem kozmikus rendjéről beszélt.
Some people think there is a cosmic plan for their lives.
Vannak, akik úgy gondolják, hogy valamilyen kozmikus terv irányítja az életüket.
He feels a cosmic connection with all living things when he prays.
The movie shows a cosmic fight between light and darkness.
She believes in cosmic energy that moves through everything.
Error frecuente:
Learners may mix this spiritual sense with the strictly scientific sense. In scientific writing, "cosmic" is usually about physical space, not spiritual ideas; in spiritual or philosophical texts, it often suggests a higher order or unity.
Significado
relating to spiritual universal order
Colocaciones
cosmic energy
|cosmic consciousness
|cosmic order
|cosmic balance
|cosmic karma
|cosmic harmony
Sinónimos
metaphysical (More formal and academic; focuses on abstract reality beyond the physical world, not always with a spiritual tone.)
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transcendent (Stresses going beyond normal human experience, often in a spiritual or religious way; not always tied to the whole universe.)
Antónimos
mundane (Emphasizes being ordinary and everyday, the opposite of spiritually deep or universal.)
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material (Focuses on the physical and tangible world, contrasting with spiritual or metaphysical ideas suggested by "cosmic".)
Temas
spirituality
|philosophy
|religion
Definición
About the universe seen as a kind of spiritual or higher order that connects everything.
Relating to the universe understood as a spiritual, metaphysical, or moral whole, rather than just as physical space.
C1
SLANG
4
Patrón de uso:
[something] is cosmic
The concert was absolutely cosmic from start to finish.
A koncert az elejétől a végéig egyszerűen szuper volt.
Back in the ’70s, people called any wild new idea "cosmic."
A hetvenes években az emberek minden merész új ötletre azt mondták, hogy „klassz”.
That view from the mountain at sunrise was just cosmic.
The party last night was cosmic, man.
Her guitar solo was totally cosmic.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The show last night was cosmic.
A tegnap esti show szuper volt.
Everyone said the band’s new song was cosmic.
Mindenki azt mondta, hogy a zenekar új száma szuper.
The view from the top of the hill was cosmic for me.
He thought the science fiction movie was cosmic.
They had a cosmic time at the festival.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this informal sense is common in modern speech. In most current English, especially in neutral or formal contexts, this use sounds old-fashioned or linked to 1960s–70s counterculture. Prefer words like "amazing" or "awesome" in everyday conversation.
Significado
excellent or mind‑blowingly good
Colocaciones
pretty cosmic
|totally cosmic
|truly cosmic
|cosmic experience
Sinónimos
awesome (Very common informal word for something excellent; more current and neutral than slangy "cosmic" in this sense.)
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mind-blowing (Stresses that something is extremely surprising or amazing, similar in intensity to this slang use of "cosmic".)
Antónimos
awful (Describes something very bad or unpleasant, the opposite of something extremely good.)
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lame (Informal term for something boring, weak, or unimpressive, contrasting with the excitement of "cosmic".)
Temas
informal
|evaluation
|emotions
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very, very good or exciting (informal and not very common now).
(Informal, somewhat dated) Extremely good, exciting, or impressive.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
cosmic
AFI
GB/kˈɑzmɪk/
US/kˈɑzmɪk/
Sílabas y acento
cos - mic (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (cos)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: cosmic
Familia de palabras
Core family
cosmos
noun
cosmically
adverb
Related words
cosmology
noun
cosmological
adjective
cosmologist
noun
cosmonaut
noun
Advanced or less common
microcosm
noun
macrocosm
noun
Expresiones
cosmic horror
1/kˈɑzmɪk hˈɔɹɚ/
fixed phrase
literary
horror focused on vast uncaring universe
A kind of horror story where the main fear comes from the huge, unknown universe and strange powers that do not care about humans.
Ejemplos
- Cosmic horror often shows humans as small and powerless in an endless universe.
- Writers like H. P. Lovecraft are famous for creating cosmic horror.
- The film mixes cosmic horror with science fiction elements.
cosmic joke
1/kˈɑzmɪk d͡ʒˈoʊk/
idiom
informal
event that feels like cruel irony
A situation that feels so strange, unfair, or ironic that it seems like the whole universe is playing a joke on you.
Ejemplos
- Losing his keys on the way to a job interview felt like some kind of cosmic joke.
- Sometimes the way things work out seems like a cruel cosmic joke.
- She laughed bitterly, calling her bad luck a cosmic joke.
cosmic justice
1/kˈɑzmɪk d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
fixed phrase
literary
justice from a higher universe order
A kind of justice that people believe comes from the universe or a higher power, not from courts or human rules.
Ejemplos
- He trusted that some form of cosmic justice would catch up with the corrupt leader.
- The story suggests there is a kind of cosmic justice balancing good and evil.
- She took comfort in the idea of cosmic justice, even when the legal system failed her.
cosmic microwave background
1/kˈɑzmɪk mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv bˈækɡɹˌaʊnd/
fixed phrase
technical
radiation leftover from Big Bang
Very weak microwave light that fills all space and comes from the early universe, soon after the Big Bang.
Ejemplos
- The cosmic microwave background gives clues about the age of the universe.
- Tiny changes in the cosmic microwave background help scientists test their theories.
- They used satellite data to create a map of the cosmic microwave background.
cosmic rays
1/kˈɑzmɪk ɹˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
technical
high-energy particles from space
Very fast, high-energy particles that come from outer space and hit the Earth or other objects.
Ejemplos
- Cosmic rays can damage electronic equipment in satellites.
- Scientists study cosmic rays to learn about distant parts of the universe.
- The experiment measures how many cosmic rays reach the ground each day.
on a cosmic scale
1/ˈɔn ə kˈɑzmɪk skˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
considering the universe’s vast scale
Looking at something as very small or very big when you compare it to the whole universe.
Ejemplos
- Our personal problems seem tiny on a cosmic scale.
- On a cosmic scale, human life is incredibly brief.
- The disaster was huge locally, but on a cosmic scale it barely registered.