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Epic: meaning, definitions and examples

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epic

 

[ หˆษ›pษชk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

storytelling

Heroic; majestic; impressively great.

Synonyms

heroic, impressive, majestic

Examples of usage

  • The movie portrayed an epic battle between good and evil.
  • The concert was an epic event that will be remembered for years to come.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures.

Synonyms

legendary tale, long poem

Examples of usage

  • The Iliad and the Odyssey are two famous examples of epic poems.
  • He was inspired by the epics of Homer and decided to write his own.

Translations

Translations of the word "epic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รฉpico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคพเค•เคพเคตเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช episch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ epik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฟั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ epicki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ™ไบ‹่ฉฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รฉpico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท epik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ์‚ฌ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุญู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ epickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ epickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฒ่ฏ—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ epski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ epรญskt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะธะบะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒžแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ epik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รฉpico

Etymology

The word 'epic' originates from the Latin word 'epicus' and the Greek word 'epikos', both meaning 'narrative'. In ancient times, epics were a form of storytelling that captured heroic deeds and adventures. Over the years, the term 'epic' has evolved to describe anything grand, heroic, or impressive.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,330 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.