epic

🇺🇸 /ˈepɪk/ 🇬🇧 /ˈepɪk/
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noun
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a long poem about heroes or a nation's history

The epic tells the story of ancient heroes.

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a long book or movie with lots of action, often about history

The film is an epic about ancient battles.

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a very long and difficult task that people admire

Their mountain climb was an epic achievement.

adjective
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like an epic poem

He wrote an epic story about heroes.

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very long and full of difficulties

Their journey was an epic adventure.

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very great and impressive

The storm caused epic damage to the city.

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very good or exciting

We had an epic time at the concert.

translation

n. a long poem about heroes or a nation's history; a long book or movie with lots of action, often about history; a very long and difficult task that people admire
adj. like an epic poem; very long and full of difficulties; very great and impressive; very good or exciting

Word Forms

Plural epics