adjective
karmic
KAHR-mihk
Karmic (adjective) means relating to karma, or to the idea that actions have consequences that return to the person who caused them. Example: “Losing the trophy to his old rival felt like karmic justice.”
adjective
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Relating to karma, or to the idea that actions have consequences that return to the person who caused them.
"Losing the trophy to his old rival felt like karmic justice."
How to use karmic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that feels like fitting payback, good or bad, for a past action.
Common pairings
karmic justice
karmic payback
karmic debt
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Etymology
Formed from karma plus the adjective-forming suffix -ic.
Frequently asked questions
What does “karmic” mean?
The word “karmic” means relating to karma, or to the idea that actions have consequences that return to the person who caused them. In plain terms, describes something that feels like fitting payback, good or bad, for a past action.
How do you pronounce “karmic”?
“Karmic” is pronounced KAHR-mihk (/ˈkɑɹmɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “karmic” in a sentence?
Here is “karmic” used in a sentence: “Losing the trophy to his old rival felt like karmic justice.”
What part of speech is “karmic”?
“Karmic” is an adjective.
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