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

It was terrifying and epically embarrassing and basically a nightmare.

From Literature

“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

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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times