adj

mythic

MIH-thihk

Mythic (adj) means belonging to or resembling myth; legendary. Example: “The battle took on mythic proportions in local storytelling.”

adj

Belonging to or resembling myth; legendary.

"The battle took on mythic proportions in local storytelling."

Extraordinary or impressive on a grand scale.

"The team's comeback victory was mythic."

How to use mythic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLike something out of legend — larger than life.

Easily confused with

mythical →

more mythic comparative, most mythic superlative

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From Latin mythicus or Ancient Greek mythikos, formed from myth + -ic.

Origin: Ancient Greek

What does “mythic” mean?

The word “mythic” means belonging to or resembling myth; legendary. In plain terms, like something out of legend — larger than life.

How do you pronounce “mythic”?

“Mythic” is pronounced MIH-thihk (/ˈmɪθɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “mythic” in a sentence?

Here is “mythic” used in a sentence: “The battle took on mythic proportions in local storytelling.”

What part of speech is “mythic”?

“Mythic” is an adjective.

Where does the word “mythic” come from?

The word “mythic” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin mythicus or Ancient Greek mythikos, formed from myth + -ic.

How many meanings does “mythic” have?

“Mythic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: belonging to or resembling myth; legendary.