epic
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod, other legend or traditional hero.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛpɪk
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Definition
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noun
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
Alternative letter-case form of epic ("extended narrative poem"); especially a poem within a particular tradition of epics.
A series of events considered appropriate to an epic; any work of literature, film, etc. having heroic deeds and adventures as its subject matter.
Acronym of East Plano Islamic Center.
adjective
Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character
Pertaining to a dialect characteristic of epic poems, especially Epic Greek.
colloquialslanginformal
Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.
Extremely impressive or remarkable.
Constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
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This meaning: An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
Used this way, epic is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in literature or storytelling contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Brave and principled
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
Where it naturally appears
- Literature/storytelling
Nearby words
- epical , rarer, so it draws attention
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More ways to use epic
- “The movie was an epic adventure lasting over three hours.”
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Sense: extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language
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