epic — very impressive, grand, or heroic in scale
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very impressive, grand, or heroic in scale
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈepɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom's search for the TV remote lasted three hours - it was truly epic.
- The Lord of the Rings trilogy is considered an epic masterpiece.
- His attempt to cook ramen resulted in an epic kitchen disaster.
epic
ADJECTIVE[/ˈepɪk/]
very impressive, grand, or heroic in scale
very impressive, grand, or heroic in scale
This tropic topic becomes truly epic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'epikos', which passed through Latin 'epicus' before entering English. It originates from the Greek root 'epos', meaning 'word' or 'narrative', and originally referred to poetry or stories told in grand, elevated language.
Breakdown
epos (word, narrative) + -ikos (Greek adjectival suffix) → epikos → epic, literally 'of or pertaining to narrative poetry'.
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📝Examples
“My mom's search for the TV remote lasted three hours - it was truly epic.”
“The Lord of the Rings trilogy is considered an epic masterpiece.”
“His attempt to cook ramen resulted in an epic kitchen disaster.”
“The ancient Greeks wrote epics about their heroes and gods.”
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