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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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   EPIC definition: 1. a film, poem, or book that is long and contains a lot of action, usually dealing with a…. Learn more.

4. 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.

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

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   Of a person, event, action, etc.: such as is described in epic poetry; suitable for the subject of an epic poem; characterized by heroic and arduous endeavour; grand in scale or ambition.

6. 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. Epic comes from the Greek word for song, because Greek poets like Homer sang their poems.

7. 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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryEPIC - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   An epic is a long book, poem, or movie whose story extends over a long period of time or tells of great events. 2. Something that is epic is very large and impressive.

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

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   1. of or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usu. centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style: The Iliad is an epic poem. 2. resembling or suggesting such poetry: an epic novel. 3. heroic; majestic; impressively great.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › epicEpic Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    EPIC meaning: 1 : a long poem that tells the story of a hero's adventures; 2 : a long book, movie, etc., that usually tells a story about exciting events or adventures

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.