epic
Of or relating to an epicOf or relating to an epic.
» This is an epic novel.
Das ist ein Heldenroman.
Meaning
4 sensesOf or relating to an epic.
Beowulf is an epic poem.
episch
эпи́ческийepíčeskij
епі́чнийepíčnyj
constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character.
The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorations
episch
эпи́ческийepíčeskij
епі́чнийepíčnyj
(colloquial)Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.
The after-prom party was truly epic.
You made an epic mistake.
außergewöhnlich, wahnsinnig, Wahnsinns-
(not comparable)That is an epimorphism.
Examples
46 sentencesThis is an epic novel.
deDas ist ein Heldenroman.
This is an epic fail.
Це епічний провал.
deDas hier ist ein Totalreinfall.
Let's hope it's an epic day.
That's how this historical epic ended.
ruТак закончилась эта историческая эпопея.
I wonder how this epic ended.
ruИнтересно, чем эта эпопея закончилась.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French épique, from Latin epicus, from Ancient Greek ἐπικός (epikós), from ἔποFrom Middle French épique, from Latin epicus, from Ancient Greek ἐπικός (epikós), from ἔπος (épos, “word, story”).
From epi-, from Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí, “on top of”).
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Forms
more epic, most epicSynonyms
6 synonyms- very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale):heroiclarger-than-life
- constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic:epical
Word family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form