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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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   The meaning of EPIC is a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero. How to use epic in a sentence. Does epic mean 'impressive' or just 'big'?

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

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   a film, poem, or book that is long and contains a lot of action, usually dealing with a historical subject: It's one of those old Hollywood epics with a cast of thousands. Compare. folk tale. legend (STORY) myth (ANCIENT STORY) saga. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Types of film, play, book etc. action thriller. adaptation.

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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.

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

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   An epic is a long book, poem, or film, whose story extends over a long period of time or tells of great events. ...the Middle High German epic, 'Nibelungenlied', written about 1200. At three hours and 21 minutes, it is an over-long, standard Hollywood epic.

7. usdictionary.com › definitions › epicEpic: Definition, Meaning, and Examples - US Dictionary

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   Jun 13, 2024 · 1. Epic (noun): Pertaining to, constituting, or resembling an epic poem or its heroic scope and narrative style. 2. Epic (adjective): Remarkably great in extent, size, or degree; extraordinarily impressive.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › epicEpic Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Epic definition: An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishepic noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of epic noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › epic_nepic, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    epic noun & adjective. Meaning & use. 1. A poem, typically derived from ancient oral tradition… 2. 3. 4. 1. Of or relating to the genre of poetic composition… 2. Of a person, event, action, etc.: such as is described in… noun. 1.a. 1583–.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEPIC | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    EPIC meaning: a story or film that is very long and contains a lot of action. Learn more.