epic

1 of 2

noun

ep·ic ˈe-pik How to pronounce epic (audio)

: 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

: a series of events or body of legend or tradition thought to form the proper subject of an epic

the epic of the winning of the West

epic

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic

an epic poem

: extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope

his genius was epic

The Times Literary Supplement (London)

: heroic

epical

ˈe-pi-kəl

adjective

epically

ˈe-pi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce epic (audio)

adverb

Did you know?

Does epic mean "impressive" or just "big"?

When epic began to be used as an adjective in English it was in specific reference to the characteristics of the type of poem that bears the same name. A couple of centuries passed, and the word’s meaning came to describe other kinds of works, aside from poetry, which had similarly grand characteristics. More recently, epic has been found used in a highly colloquial fashion, in a manner that is largely synonymous with outstanding, fabulous, or impressive. Before you pass judgment on whether this new sense of epic is acceptable to you or not, you might want to consider that all the words that this sense is synonymous with have also changed their meanings dramatically: outstanding originally described something that projected or stuck out, fabulous had to do with fables, and impressive used to mean “capable of being impressed.”

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

His parents and brother decided to take Lawand on an epic and bewildering journey across Europe to seek refuge in England.

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 There's plenty of Old Hollywood decadence, including Pitt on the set of a sword-and-sandal epic and the wild atmosphere of glamorous parties.

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Within days, Olivia de Havilland was announced as the actor who would play Melanie for the 1939 epic.

Jake Coyle, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 Within days, Olivia de Havilland was announced as the actor who would play Melanie for the 1939 epic.

Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2022 Within days, Olivia de Havilland was announced as the actor who would play Melanie for the 1939 epic.

Jake Coyle, al, 10 Sep. 2022 Within days, Olivia de Havilland was announced as the actor who would play Melanie for the 1939 epic.

Jake Coyle, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 In Hollywood’s most original sci-fi multiverse to date, practically every scene is filled with details epic and silly.

Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022 Perdue’s move set up an epic and increasingly nasty GOP primary battle with Kemp in a one-time solidly red state that has become a top general election battleground.

Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2022

Adjective

The Agojie were very real, but the movie — in grand epic movie tradition — spins a compelling dramatic tale with fictional characters, universal themes and massive set pieces.

Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 In the criminal justice system ... things are about to get epic.

Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Both women, equally obsessed with each other, engage in an epic game of cat and mouse as Eve is tasked with hunting down the assassin.

Toby Grey, BGR, 16 Sep. 2022 The Police are about to start their epic Ghost in the Machine Tour, and a little band called the Go-Gos are the opening act.

Sarah Grant, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2022 Discover the origins of the epic Lord of the Rings series in The Hobbit.

Leah Hall, Country Living, 16 Sep. 2022 All that makes Coda a must-read for anyone currently ensorcelled by epic fantasy.

Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 To hear the entire epic episode, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or press play above.

Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022 That, along with some exceptionally witty and nuanced choreography from Jones, is the strength of this production, a much simpler affair than the epic recent Broadway revival starring Bette Midler that had more scenery than Dolly has business cards.

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	epics
释义	epic 1 of 2 noun ep·ic ˈe-pik 1 : a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero the Iliad and the Odyssey are epics 2 : a work of art (such as a novel or drama) that resembles or suggests an epic 3 : a series of events or body of legend or tradition thought to form the proper subject of an epic the epic of the winning of the West epic 2 of 2 adjective 1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic an epic poem 2 a : extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope his genius was epic The Times Literary Supplement (London) b : heroic epical ˈe-pi-kəl adjective epically ˈe-pi-k(ə-)lē adverb Did you know? Does epic mean "impressive" or just "big"? When epic began to be used as an adjective in English it was in specific reference to the characteristics of the type of poem that bears the same name. A couple of centuries passed, and the word’s meaning came to describe other kinds of works, aside from poetry, which had similarly grand characteristics. More recently, epic has been found used in a highly colloquial fashion, in a manner that is largely synonymous with outstanding, fabulous, or impressive. Before you pass judgment on whether this new sense of epic is acceptable to you or not, you might want to consider that all the words that this sense is synonymous with have also changed their meanings dramatically: outstanding originally described something that projected or stuck out, fabulous had to do with fables, and impressive used to mean “capable of being impressed.” Synonyms Adjective august baronial gallant glorious grand grandiose heroic heroical Homeric imperial imposing magnific magnificent majestic massive monumental noble proud regal royal splendid stately See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Recent Examples on the Web Noun His parents and brother decided to take Lawand on an epic and bewildering journey across Europe to seek refuge in England. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 There's plenty of Old Hollywood decadence, including Pitt on the set of a sword-and-sandal epic and the wild atmosphere of glamorous parties. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Within days, Olivia de Havilland was announced as the actor who would play Melanie for the 1939 epic. Jake Coyle, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 Within days, Olivia de Havilland was announced as the actor who would play Melanie for the 1939 epic. Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2022 Within days, Olivia de Havilland was announced as the actor who would play Melanie for the 1939 epic. Jake Coyle, al, 10 Sep. 2022 Within days, Olivia de Havilland was announced as the actor who would play Melanie for the 1939 epic. Jake Coyle, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 In Hollywood’s most original sci-fi multiverse to date, practically every scene is filled with details epic and silly. Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022 Perdue’s move set up an epic and increasingly nasty GOP primary battle with Kemp in a one-time solidly red state that has become a top general election battleground. Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2022 Adjective The Agojie were very real, but the movie — in grand epic movie tradition — spins a compelling dramatic tale with fictional characters, universal themes and massive set pieces. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 In the criminal justice system ... things are about to get epic. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Both women, equally obsessed with each other, engage in an epic game of cat and mouse as Eve is tasked with hunting down the assassin. Toby Grey, BGR, 16 Sep. 2022 The Police are about to start their epic Ghost in the Machine Tour, and a little band called the Go-Gos are the opening act. Sarah Grant, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2022 Discover the origins of the epic Lord of the Rings series in The Hobbit. Leah Hall, Country Living, 16 Sep. 2022 All that makes Coda a must-read for anyone currently ensorcelled by epic fantasy. Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 To hear the entire epic episode, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or press play above. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022 That, along with some exceptionally witty and nuanced choreography from Jones, is the strength of this production, a much simpler affair than the epic recent Broadway revival starring Bette Midler that had more scenery than Dolly has business cards. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos word, speech, poem — more at voice First Known Use Noun 1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing epic beast epic epic simile beast epic epic simile Kids Definition epic 1 of 2 noun ep·ic ˈe-pik : a long poem that tells the story of a hero's deeds epic 2 of 2 adjective 1 : telling a great and heroic story an epic poem 2 : heroic or impressive because of great size or effort A large crowd … had gathered to witness the epic ascent. Brian Jacques, Redwall epics noun plural of epic 1 as in sagas Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sagas narratives legends tales anecdotes stories romances myths yarns fairy tales gestes novellas novelettes parables short stories anecdota fables gests commentaries records histories exempla novelle narrations chronologies bedtime stories annals chronicles accounts 2 as in odes Synonyms & Similar Words odes elegies sonnets idylls dithyrambs eclogues poems pastorals epigrams psalms limericks madrigals ballads runes triolets jingles epodes georgics rhymes lyrics songs pastorales villanelles anacreontics rondels idyls laments epopees rondelles rondeaux eposes English sonnets clerihews rimes rondelets poetries haiku tankas poesies free verses senryu blank verses lays versifications minstrelsies vers libres
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