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View usage for: (epɪk) Word forms: plural epics1. countable nounAn epic is a long book, poem, or film, whose story extends over a long period of time or tells of great events. ...the Middle High German epic, 'Nibelungenlied', written about 1200. At three hours and 21 minutes, it is an over-long, standard Hollywood epic. Epic is also an adjective. ...epic narrative poems. Like 'Gone With The Wind' it's an unashamed epic romance. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Something that is epic is very large and impressive. ...Columbus's epic voyage of discovery. More Synonyms of epic (ˈɛpɪk) noun1. a long narrative poem recounting in elevated style the deeds of a legendary hero, esp one originating in oral folk tradition 2. the genre of epic poetry 3. any work of literature, film, etc, having heroic deeds for its subject matter or having other qualities associated with the epic a Hollywood epic 4. a real-life episode in which heroic deeds are performed or attempted the epic of Scott's expedition to the South Pole adjective5. denoting, relating to, or characteristic of an epic or epics 6. of heroic or impressive proportions an epic voyage Word origin C16: from Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos speech, word, song (ˈɛpɪk) noun1. a long narrative poem in a dignified style about the deeds of a traditional or historical hero or heroes ; typically,a. a poem like the Iliad or the Odyssey, with certain formal characteristics (beginning in medias res, catalog passages, invocations of the muse, etc.) : called classical epic b. a poem like Milton's Paradise Lost, in which such characteristics are applied to later or different materials : called art epic, literary epic c. a poem like Beowulf, considered as expressing the early ideals and traditions of a people or nation : called folk epic, national epic 2. any long narrative poem regarded as having the style, structure, and importance of an epic, as Dante's Divine Comedy 3. a prose narrative, play, film, etc. regarded as having the qualities of an epic 4. a series of events regarded as a proper subject for an epic adjective6. having the nature of an epic ; specif.,a. heroic; grand; majestic; imposing b. dealing with or characterized by events of historical or legendary importance : also ˈepical Derived forms epically (ˈepically) adverb Word origin L epicus < Gr epikos, (adj.) epic < epos, a word, speech, song, epic < IE * wekwos-, word < base * wekw-, to speak > L vox, OE woma, noise Examples of 'epic' in a sentenceepic British English: epic NOUN An epic is a long book, poem, or movie about important events. …a sprawling historical epic. - American English: epic
- Brazilian Portuguese: epopeia
- Chinese: 史诗
- European Spanish: épica
- French: épopée
- German: Epos
- Italian: poema epico
- Japanese: 叙事詩
- Korean: 서사시
- European Portuguese: epopeia
- Latin American Spanish: épica
All related terms of 'epic'Chinese translation of 'epic' n (c) - (= book, film, poem)
史诗(詩) (shǐshī)
adj - [journey]
英雄的 (yīngxióng de)
Definition a long narrative poem telling of the deeds of a legendary hero the Anglo-Saxon epic, `Beowulf' Synonyms adventure chronicle long story long poem Definition very large or grand an epic romance Definition very large or grand an epic journey Additional synonymsDefinition requiring great effort or ability Their goal was extraordinarily ambitious. Synonyms demanding, trying, hard, taxing, difficult, challenging, tough, severe, impressive, exhausting, exacting, bold, elaborate, formidable, energetic, strenuous, pretentious, arduous, grandiose, industriousDefinition (of ideas or pursuits) on a high intellectual or moral level the magazine's elevated tone Synonyms high-minded, high, fine, grand, noble, inflated, dignified, sublime, lofty, high-flown, pompous, exalted, bombasticI seldom move in such exalted circles. Synonyms high-ranking, high, grand, honoured, intellectual, noble, prestigious, august, elevated, eminent, dignified, lofty |