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ookup/verse'>verse wise (up)
Examples
  • //I don't understand what's going on; can someone please enlighten me?
  • //the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b
enlighten
verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

ep​ic
noun
ep·​ic
ˈe-pik

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • 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 verse wise (up)
Examples
  • //I don't understand what's going on; can someone please enlighten me?
  • //the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b
enlighten
verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

ep​ic
noun
ep·​ic
ˈe-pik

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • 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 verse wise (up)
Examples
  • //I don't understand what's going on; can someone please enlighten me?
  • //the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b
enlighten
verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

ep​ic
noun
ep·​ic
ˈe-pik

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • 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