English Explanatory Dictionary

epical

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to epic literature; epic, grandiose.
noun
  1. Any book containing two or more epics.
  2. A lengthy, revered narrative poem, ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛpɪkəl/

Word forms

epical more epical most epical epicals

Etymology

From epic + -al.

Derived words

epically unepical
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