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Epic

/ˈɛp.ɪk/

An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

📖 Definitions of "Epic"

noun
  1. 1

    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."

  2. 2

    A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.

    "The book was an epic in four volumes."

  3. 3

    In software development, a large or extended user story.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of, or relating to, an epic.

    "Beowulf is an epic poem."

  2. 2

    Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character

    "The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorations"

  3. 3

    Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.

    "The after-prom party was truly epic."

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