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

As evidence, there’s a bake sale where her treat is accused of having the dreaded “soggy bottom,” triggering an epically well-staged food fight.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

The Panthers promptly won six in a row and earned points in seven of their final eight games while the Penguins lost four of eight and epically blew their season.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2024

His campaign keeps outspending what he's raised, buildling on the epically bad money management of his 2020 campaign.

From Salon • May 26, 2023

"Yes. He request-friended me," Mom says, epically failing to speak Facebook.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan