epically

American  

[ep-ik-lee] / ˈɛp ɪk li /

adverb

1. in a way typical of or suggesting an epic, a long poetic narrative centered upon the great achievements of a hero or heroes.

   Epically structured and stunningly shot in four Asian countries, the film follows the perilous journeys of four determined children on their way to school.

2. heroically, majestically, or impressively.

   This is the most deeply moving video I've seen in ages, soundtracked by an epically uplifting score.

3. Slang. extremely; remarkably.

   The city’s skyline is filled with epically tall glass skyscrapers.

   I had an epically long list of things I dreamed of being when I grew up.

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Other Word Forms

• nonepically
  adverb
• semiepically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of epically

epic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

Example Sentences

“I figured at the end of the day, it was going to go really well, or it was going to go epically bad,” Matthews said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

For his efforts, he was awarded almost another half-billion dollars, but because he's an epically terrible businessman, he was soon deep in debt again.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025

But Frank Herbert’s epically imaginative sci-fi allegory wasn’t the sole source to give the character shape.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

There was the moment he went viral for his epically poor first pitch before a Cleveland Guardians game, and an opportunity this past week to redeem himself before a Kansas City Royals game.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023

It was terrifying and epically embarrassing and basically a nightmare.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell