mythic
mythic · more mythic · most mythic
великий
великий, большой
der Große, groß
Mythical; existing in mythMythical; existing in myth.
/ˈmɪθɪk/
» Most of these who are thrust into combat soon find it impossible to maintain the mythic perception of war.
Meaning
3 sensesMythical; existing in myth.
relating to or having the nature of myth
Very rare.
(colloquial)Amazing, epic, legendary.
Examples
1 sentencesMost of these who are thrust into combat soon find it impossible to maintain the mythic perception of war.
Origin
1660s; from Latin mȳthicus or Ancient Greek μυθικός (muthikós); equivalent to myth + -ic.1660s; from Latin mȳthicus or Ancient Greek μυθικός (muthikós); equivalent to myth + -ic.
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Forms
more mythic, most mythic| Comparative | more mythic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most mythic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
65 synonymsamazingB1awesomeB1awfulA2coolA1delightfulB1divineB1excellentA1extraordinaryB1fireA1heavenlyB1impressiveB1incredibleB1gloriousB1grandB2
Close in meaning
- based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity:fabulousmythicalmythologicmythological
Word family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form