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   epic

   /ˈɛpɪk/

   noun

   • 1. a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the past history of a nation. Similar heroic poemlong poemlong storysagalegendromancelayhistorychroniclemythfablefolk talefolk story
   • ▪ the genre of epics: "the romances display gentler emotions not found in Greek epic"
   • ▪ a long film, book, or other work portraying heroic deeds and adventures or covering an extended period of time: "a Hollywood biblical epic" Similar epic filmlong filminformal:blockbuster
   • 2. an exceptionally long and arduous task or activity: informal "the business of getting hospital treatment soon became an epic"

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or characteristic of an epic or epics: "our national epic poem" Similar heroiclonggrandmonumentalvastHomericMiltonianloftygrandiloquenthigh-flownhigh-soundingextravagantbombasticOpposite understated
   • 2. heroic or grand in scale or character: "his epic journey around the world" Similar ambitiousheroicgrandarduousextraordinaryHerculeanvery longvery greatvery largehugemonumental
   • ▪ particularly impressive or remarkable: informal "the gig last night was epic"

   Word Origin late 16th century (as an adjective): via Latin from Greek epikos, from epos ‘word, song’, related to eipein ‘say’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. epical adjective
   • 2. epically adverb

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › epicEpic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEPIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of epic as a noun and an adjective, with examples of films, poems, books and events that are epic. Find out how to use epic in a sentence and compare it with related words like legend, myth and saga.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › epicEPIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Epic definition: noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style. See examples of EPIC used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › epicEpic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An epic is a long poem or other work of art celebrating heroic feats. After you sail around the world for seven years, fighting corruption and planting vegetable gardens, some poet will surely write the epic of your adventures.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word epic as a noun and an adjective, with references to ancient and modern poems, films, and events. Explore the origin and history of the term epic and its related words.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › EPICEpic - definition of epic by The Free Dictionary

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   Define epic. epic synonyms, epic pronunciation, epic translation, English dictionary definition of epic. n. 1. An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero. 2. A literary or dramatic...

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEPIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'epic' as a noun and an adjective. Find synonyms, examples, and related terms for 'epic' in British and American English.