galactic
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for galactic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to a galaxy, especially the Milky Way.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to a galaxy, especially the Milky Way.
“Galactic astronomy is the study of the Milky Way.”
How to use galactic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
galactic scale
galactic proportions
galactic center
Etymology
From Ancient Greek galaktikos ("milky"), from gala ("milk") — the same root as "galaxy," since the Milky Way looks like a pale band of light.
Full origin of galactic →Frequently asked questions
What does “galactic” mean?
The word “galactic” means relating to a galaxy, especially the Milky Way. In plain terms, to do with a galaxy, or used loosely to mean "huge.".
How do you pronounce “galactic”?
“Galactic” is pronounced guh-LAK-tihk (/ɡəˈlæktɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “galactic” in a sentence?
Here is “galactic” used in a sentence: “Astronomers study galactic formation to understand how stars cluster together.”
What part of speech is “galactic”?
“Galactic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “galactic” come from?
The word “galactic” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek galaktikos ("milky"), from gala ("milk") — the same root as "galaxy," since the Milky Way looks like a pale band of light.
Is “galactic” a common word?
“Galactic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “galactic” have?
“Galactic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to a galaxy, especially the Milky Way.
