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   epithet

   /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

   noun

   • 1. an adjective or phrase expressing a quality or attribute regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned: "old men are often unfairly awarded the epithet ‘dirty’" Similar sobriquetnicknamebynametitlenamelabeltagdescriptiondescriptive word/expression/phrasedesignationdenominationcharacterizationidentificationinformal:monikerhandleformal:appellationcognomenanonym
   • ▪ an epithet used as a term of abuse: "people jeered and hurled racial epithets"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French épithète, or via Latin from Greek epitheton, neuter of epithetos ‘attributed’, from epitithenai ‘add’, from epi ‘upon’ + tithenai ‘to place’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. epithetic adjective
   • 2. epithetical adjective
   • 3. epithetically adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEPITHET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EPITHET definition: 1. an adjective added to a person's name or a phrase used instead of it, usually to criticize or…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › epithetEpithet Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EPITHET is a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing. How to use epithet in a sentence. Did you know?

4. literarydevices.net › epithetEpithet - Examples and Definition of Epithet - Literary Devices

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   Epithet is a descriptive literary device that describes a place, a thing or a person in such a way that it helps in making the characteristics of a person, thing or place more prominent than they actually are.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEPITHET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EPITHET meaning: 1. an adjective added to a person's name or a phrase used instead of it, usually to criticize or…. Learn more.

6. www.grammarly.com › blog › epithetWhat Is an Epithet? Definition and Examples | Grammarly

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   Apr 30, 2024 · What is an epithet? Epithets are characterizing words or phrases firmly associated with a person or thing and are typically used in place of an actual name or title. More than a simple adjective, epithets attribute a specific quality or characteristic to what is being described.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › epithetEPITHET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Epithet definition: any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality. See examples of EPITHET used in a sentence.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › epithetEpithet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The noun epithet is a descriptive nickname, such as "Richard the Lionhearted," or "Tommy the Terrible." When it takes a turn for the worse, it can also be a word or phrase that offends.