epic+poem
11epic — I. adjective Etymology: Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos word, speech, poem more at voice Date: 1589 1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic < an epic poem > 2. a. extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially… …
12epic — 1. noun /ˈɛpɪk/ a) An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity or demigod (heroic epic) or other legendary or traditional hero. The Icelandic epic took all night to recite. b) A …
13epic — ep•ic [[t]ˈɛp ɪk[/t]] adj. Also, ep′i•cal. 1) pro of or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usu. centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style: The Iliad is an epic poem[/ex] 2) pro… …
14epic — /ˈɛpɪk / (say epik) adjective Also, epical. 1. denoting or relating to poetic composition in which a series of heroic achievements or events, usually of a hero, is dealt with at length as a continuous narrative in elevated style: Homer s Iliad is …
15epic — I UK [ˈepɪk] / US noun [countable] Word forms epic : singular epic plural epics a long poem that tells a story about ancient people and gods a) a long book or film about famous and exciting people and events from the past b) an event or activity… …
16epic — ep|ic1 [ epık ] noun count a long poem that tells a story about ancient people and gods a. a long book or movie about famous and exciting people and events from the past b. a long and difficult event involving many people: the battle of… …
17epic simile — noun : an extended simile often running to several lines used typically in epic poetry to intensify the heroic stature of the subject (as by contrast) and to serve as decoration called also Homeric simile * * * a simile developed over several… …
18epic — I. a. Narrative, heroic. II. n. Narrative, poem, epic poem, heroic poem …
19epic — 1. noun 1) the epics of Homer Syn: heroic poem; story, saga, legend, romance, chronicle, myth, fable, tale 2) a big Hollywood epic Syn: long film; informal blockbuster 2. adjective 1) …
20Epic Cycle — The Epic Cycle ( el. Επικός Κύκλος) was a collection of Ancient Greek epic poems that related the story of the Trojan War, which includes the Kypria , the Aithiopis , the Iliou persis ( The Sack of Troy ), the Nostoi ( Returns ), and the Telegony …
