Oceanic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Resembling the ocean in apparent limitlessness in extent or degree; "the oceanic violence of his rage".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The vast, oceanic expanse of the desert stretched out before us, seemingly endless and unforgiving.
- Her oceanic laughter filled the room, infectious and boundless.
- The oceanic complexity of the city's infrastructure made it difficult to navigate.
- The artist's use of blue hues created an oceanic effect, evoking the feeling of being adrift in a sea of tranquility.
- His oceanic ambition knew no bounds, driving him to tackle even the most daunting challenges.
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Meaning 2
Constituting or living in the open sea; "oceanic waters"; "oceanic life".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Related Words
Meaning 3
Relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean; "oceanic islands like Bermuda"; "oceanic currents"; "oceanic birds"; "pelagic organisms"; "pelagic whaling".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The oceanic waters surrounding the island were home to a diverse array of marine life.
- Oceanic ridges are vast underwater mountain ranges that crisscross the globe.
- The research team studied the oceanic currents that drive the global climate system.
- Oceanic birds such as albatrosses and petrels spend most of their lives at sea.
- The expedition aimed to explore the oceanic depths of the Mariana Trench.