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epic in Greek

epic in Greek is επικός, έπος — epic means a long narrative poem or story celebrating the heroic deeds of a legendary figure.

epic in Greek

επικός
adj
Pronounced: epikos
έπος
noun
Pronounced: epos
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

What does "epic" mean?

  1. noun A long narrative poem or story celebrating the heroic deeds of a legendary figure.
    "The class read an ancient epic about a hero's long journey home."
  2. adjective Impressively large, heroic, or grand in scale.
    "It was an epic feast, with dishes piled high across the long table."
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epic in a sentence

  • The class read an ancient epic about a hero's long journey home.
  • The poet spent years writing an epic about the founding of her city.
  • It was an epic feast, with dishes piled high across the long table.
  • The film's epic battle scenes took months to film.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "epic" in Greek?
"epic" in Greek is επικός, έπος. epic means: A long narrative poem or story celebrating the heroic deeds of a legendary figure.
How do you pronounce επικός?
"epic" in Greek is επικός, pronounced "epikos".
How do you use "epic" in a sentence?
Example: "The class read an ancient epic about a hero's long journey home." In Greek, "epic" is επικός, έπος.
Are there other ways to say "epic" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "epic": επικός, έπος.
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