Karmic

usgb/ˈkɑːrmɪk/
adjective

Relating to karma, the concept of cause and effect where a person's actions in this life will affect their fate in a future life.

He believed that his success was due to good karmic energy from his past life.
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Often appears as...

  • karmic balance
  • karmic energy
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Cultural Origin

Understand that 'karmic' is rooted in Hinduism and Buddhism, guiding moral behavior.

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Her karmic beliefs led her to live a life of non-violence.
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Not Just Religion

'Karmic' is used in non-religious contexts to describe the effects of someone's actions on their future.

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He called it karmic justice when the bully eventually faced consequences.
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically, not implying literal belief in karma but as a figure of speech.

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It must've been karmic timing that we met just as you needed help.
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