epic
adjective
noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style.
epics
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pluralof epic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He often writes with the candor of a memoirist, sharing personal moments that connect him to his subjects or to Homer’s epics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Adapting Homer’s ancient Greek saga, Nolan has created an epic to end all epics: the tale of a king struggling to return home after years away at war.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Why the latest literary trend favors short, punchy prose over epics.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
That movie appeared 20 years ago, longer than the gap between the second and third Godfather epics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
“Sometimes the heroes in epics are assisted by eagle kings and clever monkey princes. But it’s been quite some time. The world is rusty at being dazzling, and so...here I am.”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
