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

“I’ve gotten lots of photos before we start in the morning of the mosaic. They’re epically beautiful.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023

There were several quotes highlighted in blue, all from the epically long poem known as “Song of Myself.”

From "Paper Towns" by John Green