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Karma Meaning: Cosmic Justice and Pleasant Vibes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：cosmic justice (Karma)

Karma 🔊

/ˈkɑːrmə/

The idea that your actions cause future good or bad things to happen to you.

cosmic justice 🔊

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/ˈkɑːzmɪk ˈdʒʌstɪs/

The belief that one's actions, good or bad, determine their future destiny, often over multiple lifetimes.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Sanskrit 'karman' meaning 'action' or 'deed'.

💡 Mnemonic

Karma: 'car-ma' – your actions drive your future.

📖 Example

She believes in karma, so she always tries to be kind, thinking good deeds will come back to her one day. 🔊 She believes in karma, so she always tries to be kind, thinking good deeds will come back to her one day.

🔗 Collocations

good karma – positive consequences from good actions

bad karma – negative consequences from bad actions

karma theory – the philosophical concept of cause and effect

🔄 Synonyms

destiny (n.) – the predetermined course of events

fate (n.) – the development of events outside a person's control

retribution (n.) – punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong

🚫 Antonyms

grace (n.) – unmerited divine assistance

luck (n.) – success or failure apparently brought by chance

randomness (n.) – lack of pattern or predictability

🌱 Derivatives

karmic (adj.) – relating to karma

karmically (adv.) – in a way relating to karma

karmaic (adj.) – less common variant of karmic

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Sanskrit 'karman'. Core concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism: cause-and-effect. Entered English in 19th century.

Meaning 2：pleasant atmosphere (Karma)

Karma 🔊

/ˈkɑːrmə/

A word used to describe the special feeling or atmosphere of a person or place.

pleasant atmosphere 🔊

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/ˈplezənt ˈætməsfɪər/

The distinctive feeling or vibes of a place or person that makes it feel welcoming and harmonious.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

This cafe has such good karma; it's the perfect place to relax and read a book. 🔊 This cafe has such good karma; it's the perfect place to relax and read a book.

🔗 Collocations

have good karma – to possess a positive atmosphere

give off good karma – to emit a pleasant vibe

bring bad karma – to cause a negative feeling

🔄 Synonyms

vibe (n.) – the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others

aura (n.) – the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround a person or place

ambiance (n.) – the character and atmosphere of a place

🚫 Antonyms

negativity (n.) – the expression of criticism or pessimism

tension (n.) – mental or emotional strain

gloom (n.) – partial or total darkness; a state of depression