English dictionary
epic
/'/E/p/I/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
ExamplesEpic tradition.
Synonyms epicalSource: WordNet 3.0
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Narrated in a grand style; pertaining to or designating a kind of narrative poem, usually called an heroic poem, in which real or fictitious events, usually the achievements of some hero, are narrated in an elevated style.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An epic or heroic poem. See <u>Epic</u>, <pos><i>a.</i></pos>
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
ExamplesAn epic voyage.
Source: WordNet 3.0