Epic

noun

  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. A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.

    The book was an epic in four volumes.

  3. In software development, a large or extended user story.

Synonyms: epos, épopée

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to, an epic.

    Beowulf is an epic poem.

  2. Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character

    The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorations

  3. Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.

    The after-prom party was truly epic.

Synonyms: epical, extraordinary, momentous, remarkable

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