epical

Tablet containing a fragment of the epic Gilgamesh

English

Etymology

epic + -al

Noun

epical (plural epicals)

1. (literature) Any book containing 2 or more epics.
2. (poetry) In epic poetry, a lengthy, revered narrative poem, ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation.

Adjective

epical (comparative more epical, superlative most epical)

1. Of or pertaining to epic literature; epic; having qualities of epics.

Anagrams

• piacle
• plaice
• plicae