epic.
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
Meaning & usage
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
The Icelandic epic took all night to recite.
A series of events considered appropriate to an epic; any work of literature, film, etc. having heroic deeds and adventures as its subject matter.
The book was an epic in four volumes.
A large or extended user story.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French épique, from Latin epicus, from Ancient Greek ἐπικός (epikós), from ἔπος (épos, “word, story”).
Of or relating to an epic.
Beowulf is an epic poem.
Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character.
The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorations
Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.
The after-prom party was truly epic.
You made an epic mistake.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French épique, from Latin epicus, from Ancient Greek ἐπικός (epikós), from ἔπος (épos, “word, story”).
That is an epimorphism.
Where this word comes from
From epi-, from Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí, “on top of”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.