EPICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

epically (comparative more epically, superlative most epically)

In an epic manner; in the stype of an epic

(informal) Extremely; very; significantly.

Source: Wiktionary


EPIC

Ep"ic, a. Etym: [L. epicus, Gr. vox voice: cf. F. épique. See Voice.]

Definition: Narrated in a grand style; pertaining to or designating a kind of narrative poem, usually called an heroic poem, in which real or fictitious events, usually the achievements of some hero, are narrated in an elevated style. The epic poem treats of one great, complex action, in a grand style and with fullness of detail. T. Arnold.

Ep"ic, n.

Definition: An epic or heroic poem. See Epic, a.

EPICAL

Ep"ic*al (, a.

Definition: Epic.

– Ep"ic*al*ly, adv. Poems which have an epical character. Brande & C. His [Wordsworth's] longer poems (miscalled epical). Lowell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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