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ext' aria-label='sense 1'> a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero //the Iliad and the Odyssey are epics
  • a work of art (such as a novel or drama) that resembles or suggests an epic //Moby-Dick is an American epic … — Richard Chase
  • a series of events or body of legend or tradition thought to form the proper subject of an epic //… the epic of self-invention that is the American Dream … — Amanda Heller
    • adjective

    Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

    • of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic //epic poets //… The Divine Comedy, an epic poem of more than 14,000 lines whose original manuscript has never been found … — Richard McGill Murphy //This epic American story traces family lives over generations until they're rocked by another scandal that spills their secrets onto a public stage. — Carrie Rollwagon
      of, relating to, resembling, or suggestive of heroes especially of antiquity heroic //epic bravery //epic deeds
    • extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope //an epic achievement //epic struggles //… a packed lineup of lectures, demonstrations, re-enactments and other events will commemorate the anniversary of the epic 1836 Alamo siege and battle—13 days that made the site famous. — Scott Huddleston //That's how these simple questions end up fueling debates of epic proportion. — Madeline Buxton //An uptick in earnings among riskier U.S. companies is bolstering investor confidence that an epic rally in junk bonds can last a little longer. — Sam Goldfarb
      broadly, informal extraordinary, impressive //In the meantime, start planning your epic pillow forts (and Sunday afternoon naps). — Caroline Picard //Everyone is in agreement: this photobomb is totally epic. — Caroline Alkire
    Other Words
    Adjective
    • ep​i​cal ˈe-pi-kəl adjective
    • ep​i​cal​ly ˈe-pi-k(ə-)lē adverb
    Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms: Adjective
    august baronial gallant glorious grand grandiose heroic (also heroical) Homeric imperial imposing magnific magnificent majestic massive monumental noble proud regal royal splendid stately
    Antonyms: Adjective
    humble unheroic unimposing unimpressive
    Examples
    Noun
    • //Homer's ancient Greek epic “The Odyssey”.
    Adjective
    • //The football game was an epic battle between two great teams.
    • //The bridge was an epic achievement.
    • //The company is engaged in an epic struggle for survival.
    • //an accomplishment of epic proportions
    First Known Use
    Noun
    1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    Adjective
    1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Adjective
    Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos word, speech, poem — more at voice
    noun

    Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

    adjective

    Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

    • of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic //epic poets //… The Divine Comedy, an epic poem of more than 14,000 lines whose original manuscript has never been found … — Richard McGill Murphy //This epic American story traces family lives over generations until they're rocked by another scandal that spills their secrets onto a public stage. — Carrie Rollwagon
      of, relating to, resembling, or suggestive of heroes especially of antiquity heroic //epic bravery //epic deeds
    • extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope //an epic achievement //epic struggles //… a packed lineup of lectures, demonstrations, re-enactments and other events will commemorate the anniversary of the epic 1836 Alamo siege and battle—13 days that made the site famous. — Scott Huddleston //That's how these simple questions end up fueling debates of epic proportion. — Madeline Buxton //An uptick in earnings among riskier U.S. companies is bolstering investor confidence that an epic rally in junk bonds can last a little longer. — Sam Goldfarb
      broadly, informal extraordinary, impressive //In the meantime, start planning your epic pillow forts (and Sunday afternoon naps). — Caroline Picard //Everyone is in agreement: this photobomb is totally epic. — Caroline Alkire
    Other Words
    Adjective
    • ep​i​cal ˈe-pi-kəl adjective
    • ep​i​cal​ly ˈe-pi-k(ə-)lē adverb
    Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms: Adjective
    august baronial gallant glorious grand grandiose heroic (also heroical) Homeric imperial imposing magnific magnificent majestic massive monumental noble proud regal royal splendid stately
    Antonyms: Adjective
    humble unheroic unimposing unimpressive
    Examples
    Noun
    • //Homer's ancient Greek epic “The Odyssey”.
    Adjective
    • //The football game was an epic battle between two great teams.
    • //The bridge was an epic achievement.
    • //The company is engaged in an epic struggle for survival.
    • //an accomplishment of epic proportions
    First Known Use
    Noun
    1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    Adjective
    1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Adjective
    Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos word, speech, poem — more at voice
    noun

    Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

    adjective

    Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

    • of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic //epic poets //… The Divine Comedy, an epic poem of more than 14,000 lines whose original manuscript has never been found … — Richard McGill Murphy //This epic American story traces family lives over generations until they're rocked by another scandal that spills their secrets onto a public stage. — Carrie Rollwagon
      of, relating to, resembling, or suggestive of heroes especially of antiquity heroic //epic bravery //epic deeds
    • extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope //an epic achievement //epic struggles //… a packed lineup of lectures, demonstrations, re-enactments and other events will commemorate the anniversary of the epic 1836 Alamo siege and battle—13 days that made the site famous. — Scott Huddleston //That's how these simple questions end up fueling debates of epic proportion. — Madeline Buxton //An uptick in earnings among riskier U.S. companies is bolstering investor confidence that an epic rally in junk bonds can last a little longer. — Sam Goldfarb
      broadly, informal extraordinary, impressive //In the meantime, start planning your epic pillow forts (and Sunday afternoon naps). — Caroline Picard //Everyone is in agreement: this photobomb is totally epic. — Caroline Alkire
    Other Words
    Adjective
    • ep​i​cal ˈe-pi-kəl adjective
    • ep​i​cal​ly ˈe-pi-k(ə-)lē adverb
    Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms: Adjective
    august baronial gallant glorious grand grandiose heroic (also heroical) Homeric imperial imposing magnific magnificent majestic massive monumental noble proud regal royal splendid stately
    Antonyms: Adjective
    humble unheroic unimposing unimpressive
    Examples
    Noun
    • //Homer's ancient Greek epic “The Odyssey”.
    Adjective
    • //The football game was an epic battle between two great teams.
    • //The bridge was an epic achievement.
    • //The company is engaged in an epic struggle for survival.
    • //an accomplishment of epic proportions
    First Known Use
    Noun
    1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    Adjective
    1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Adjective
    Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos word, speech, poem — more at voice
    noun

    Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

    adjective

    Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

    • of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic //epic poets //… The Divine Comedy, an epic poem of more than 14,000 lines whose original manuscript has never been found … — Richard McGill Murphy //This epic American story traces family lives over generations until they're rocked by another scandal that spills their secrets onto a public stage. — Carrie Rollwagon
      of, relating to, resembling, or suggestive of heroes especially of antiquity heroic //epic bravery //epic deeds
    • extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope //an epic achievement //epic struggles //… a packed lineup of lectures, demonstrations, re-enactments and other events will commemorate the anniversary of the epic 1836 Alamo siege and battle—13 days that made the site famous. — Scott Huddleston //That's how these simple questions end up fueling debates of epic proportion. — Madeline Buxton //An uptick in earnings among riskier U.S. companies is bolstering investor confidence that an epic rally in junk bonds can last a little longer. — Sam Goldfarb
      broadly, informal extraordinary, impressive //In the meantime, start planning your epic pillow forts (and Sunday afternoon naps). — Caroline Picard //Everyone is in agreement: this photobomb is totally epic. — Caroline Alkire
    Other Words
    Adjective
    • ep​i​cal ˈe-pi-kəl adjective
    • ep​i​cal​ly ˈe-pi-k(ə-)lē adverb
    Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms: Adjective
    august baronial gallant glorious grand grandiose heroic (also heroical) Homeric imperial imposing magnific magnificent majestic massive monumental noble proud regal royal splendid stately
    Antonyms: Adjective
    humble unheroic unimposing unimpressive
    Examples
    Noun
    • //Homer's ancient Greek epic “The Odyssey”.
    Adjective
    • //The football game was an epic battle between two great teams.
    • //The bridge was an epic achievement.
    • //The company is engaged in an epic struggle for survival.
    • //an accomplishment of epic proportions
    First Known Use
    Noun
    1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    Adjective
    1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Adjective
    Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos word, speech, poem — more at voice
    noun

    Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

    • as in ode, elegy
      Synonyms & Near Synonyms
      anacreontic clerihew dithyramb eclogue elegy English sonnet epigram epode epopee epos georgic idyll (also idyl) jingle lament limerick madrigal ode pastoral pastorale psalm rondeau