1. a long narrative poem about heroic deeds and adventures
Usage: literary

1. relating to or characteristic of an epic poem
Usage: literary
2. very impressive in scale or degree; extraordinary
Usage: informal

Examples

• Homer’s Iliad is considered one of the greatest epics in literature.
• The epic poem tells the story of a hero’s journey.
• The movie featured epic battle scenes with thousands of soldiers.
• Their road trip across the country was an epic adventure.
• The construction project was epic in scope and ambition.
• She made an epic mistake by forgetting her passport.
• The concert was epic – the best performance I’ve ever seen.