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karmic

/ˈkɑːr.mɪk/
kar · mic
Adverb:karmically
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1

Relating to deserved fate, destiny, or poetic justice resulting from one's past actions.

Example

"Winning the championship against his former team after being unfairly cut felt like a moment of karmic retribution."

2

Relating to or determined by karma, the spiritual principle of cause and effect in Hinduism and Buddhism whereby a person's actions influence their future existence.

Example

"Many Eastern philosophies view the trials of life as part of a larger karmic cycle of rebirth and spiritual growth."

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• Rhymes for karmic

• Nearby Words

karlovsko praskalo
karlsruhe
karma
karmic
karmically
karnaphuli
karonda

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the Sanskrit noun 'karman' (meaning 'act, deed, or work') combined with the English adjective suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Karmic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/karmic
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