English Definitions #1

When starting projects, I like to start with words related to it and become comfortable with those words and their formal meanings. I like to start with writing down the definitions and looking up some synonyms (my personal favorite part of language). Here are three of the words that I looked up this month (June 2021) for one reason or another.

Content Warning: Orgasm.

~ Cosmic: Cos·mic: /ˈkäzmik/
adjective

  1. Relating to the universe or cosmos.
    Synonyms: stellar, space, planetary, galactic, celestial, extraterrestrial, astral, astronomical, intergalactic, interstellar, interplanetary, astronomic, cosmical, heavenly, cosmogonic, outer space, in space, from space, cosmological, astrophysical, starry, star, ethereal, solar, universal, stellular, astrological, otherworldly, lunar, heliacal, empyreal, in outer space, Martian, alien, unearthly.

  2. Significantly large in size, amount, value or degree.
    Synonyms: huge, immense, enormous, vast, massive, colossal, gigantic, monumental, prodigious, tremendous, monstrous, gargantuan, mountainous, elephantine, humongous, mighty, mega, whopping, grand, herculean, gigantesque pharaonic, oceanic, boundless, infinite, immeasurable, limitless, grandiose, fathomless, astronomical, towering, expansive, indefinite countless.

  3. Of or relating to the whole world or planet.
    Synonyms: universal, general, global, omnipresent, worldwide, overarching, all-embracing, comprehensive, planetary, ecumenical, widespread, extensive, inclusive, ubiquitous, unlimited, unrestricted, generic, multinational, unifying, international, astronomical, celestial, mundane, total, diverse, varied, open-minded, large-scale, all-encompassing, all-embracing, infinite, permeating, unanimous, predominant, popular, abundant, boundless, everywhere.

  4. Of, or like, a god/dess.
    Synonyms: divine, heavenly, godlike, holy, goddesslike, immaculate, spiritual, angelic, celestial, mystical, supernatural, deitylike, mystic, sacred, seraphic, supreme, ethereal, hallowed, immortal, transcendent, almighty, incorporeal, metaphysical, omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, astral, otherworldly, beyond human, alluring, exquisite, magical, eternal, pure, exalted, miraculous, golden, ideal, progressive, innocent, awe-inspiring, inspirational, illimitable, everlasting, deathless.

    ~ Orgasm: or·gasm: /ˈôrˌɡazəm/
    noun

    1. A spasm or sudden contraction.
      Synonyms: climax, cumming, pleasure, ejaculation, peak, spasm, the big O, sexual climax, wet dream, emission.

    verb

    1. To experience a physical orgasm.
      Synonyms: climax, cum, achieve orgasm, reach orgasm, have an orgasm, feel the earth move, ejaculate, get off, squirt, cream, spurt.


    ~ Ubiquitous: u·biq·ui·tous: /yo͞oˈbikwədəs/
    adjective

    1. Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
      Synonyms: omnipresent, global, universal, worldwide, infinite, prevalent, ubiquitary, international, widespread, astronomical, pervading, predominant, rampant, unrestricted, comprehensive, inescapable, worldly, broad, common, pervasive, abundant, permeating, rife, overarching, extensive, penetrating, immanent, cosmic, endless, insidious, limitless, cyclopedic, unanimous, ceaseless, never-ending, copious, extreme, the big picture, full-spectrum, life-changing.

    2. Very commonly encountered or observed.
      Synonyms: common, commonplace, normal, regular, conventional, customary, standard, rampant, universal, everyday, typical, constant, familiar, stereotypical, habitual, routine, mainstream, pervasive, prevalent, generic, ordinary, uninspired, unexciting, plain, vanilla, stale, trite, bland, tame, unnoteworthy, inconspicuous, passionless, literal, unemotional, factual, unadorned, inane, meaningless, of little consequence, of little importance, not worth mentioning, of no importance, of no great concern, as dry as dust, neither one thing nor the other.

    3. Being fully accessible and obtainable with little regard to restrictions.
      Synonyms: available, public, unrestricted, common, free-for-all, free for use, furnished, omnipresent, open, prevalent, provided, supplied, universal, widespread, appropriable, mutual, joint collective, pooled, conjoint, cooperative, collaborative, communistic, combined, reciprocated, requited, ensemble, planned, prearranged, cohesive, amalgamated, integrated, all-inclusive, across-the-board, overarching, harmonious, unconditional.

    4. Socially obligatory.
      Synonyms: conventional, customary, normal, orthodox, standard, compulsory, mandatory, necessary, obligatory, required, right, a must, called for.

    adverb

    1. Common or widely distributed.
      Synonyms: everywhere, all over, all around, everyplace, exhaustively, extensively, high and low, throughout, worldwide, near and far, thoroughly, here and there, in all places, in every part, in every spot, omnipresent, overall, universally, far and wide, inside and out, in every nook and cranny, in all directions, far and near.

Photo Taken by Luna Fyrewillow.

Photo Taken by Luna Fyrewillow.