epic
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[edit] Etymology
From Latin epicus, from Ancient Greek ἐπικός (epikos), from ἔπος (epos), “‘word, story’”).
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[edit] Noun
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epic (plural epics)
- An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity or demigod (heroic epic) or other legendary or traditional hero.
- The Icelandic epic took all night to recite.
- A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.
- The book was an epic in four volumes.
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extended narrative poem
events appropriate to an epic
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epic (comparative more epic, superlative most epic)
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- Of, or relating to, an epic.
- Beowulf is an epic poem.
- Momentously heroic
- The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorations
- (slang) Extending beyond the usual or ordinary; extraordinary.
- The after-prom party was epic.
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of, or relating to, an epic
Momentously heroic
extraordinary
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