1. • noun - a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
   • adj - very imposing or impressive
   • adj - constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
2. • An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero.
   • A literary or dramatic composition that resembles an extended, narrative poem celebrating heroic feats.
   • A series of events considered appropriate to an epic: the epic of the Old West.
   • Of, constituting, having to do with, or suggestive of a literary epic: an epic poem.
   • Surpassing the usual or ordinary, particularly in scope or size: “A vast musical panorama... it requires an epic musical understanding to do it justice” (Tim Page).
   • Heroic and impressive in quality: “Here in the courtroom... there was more of that epic atmosphere, the extra amperage of a special moment” (Scott Turow).
3. • adv - a long narrative poem [n -S] : EPICAL [adj], EPICALLY

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