Epic
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Epic ( adjective )
- Of, or relating to, an epic poem or epic poetry.
- Of heroic or grand scale; grandiose; majestic.
- Impressively great in size, power, extent, or degree.
Origin:
From latin epicus, from greek ἐπικός (epikos), from ἔπος (epos, "word"), from ἔπω (epō, "i say").
Examples:
- The epic poem "Beowulf" tells the story of a legendary warrior.
- This is an epic adventure, one that will be remembered for years to come.
- The battle was epic in its scale and destruction.
- His journey was an epic one, filled with many obstacles and challenges.
- The movie was epic in its scope and special effects.
(As a noun)
Epic ( noun )
- Of, or relating to, an epic poem or epic poetry.
- Of heroic or grand scale; grandiose; majestic.
- Impressively great in size, power, extent, or degree.
Origin:
From latin epicus, from greek ἐπικός (epikos), from ἔπος (epos, "word"), from ἔπω (epō, "i say").
Examples:
- The epic poem "Beowulf" tells the story of a legendary warrior.
- This is an epic adventure, one that will be remembered for years to come.
- The battle was epic in its scale and destruction.
- His journey was an epic one, filled with many obstacles and challenges.
- The movie was epic in its scope and special effects.