Definition
Meaning of 'epic'
Meaning of 'epic' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Epic 
[ a.]
- Narrated in a grand style; pertaining to or designating a
kind of narrative poem, usually called an heroic poem, in which real or
fictitious events, usually the achievements of some hero, are narrated
in an elevated style. [ a.]2. Epic [ n.]
- An epic or heroic poem. See Epic, a. [ n.]Meaning of 'epic' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. epic [ a]
[ a]Meaning (1):
- constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
- constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
Example in sentence:
- epic tradition
2. epic [ s]
[ s]Meaning (2):
- very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
- very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
Example in sentence:
- an epic voyage;
- heroic sculpture;
- of heroic proportions
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