epic

• Descreve algo extremamente impressionante, grandioso ou heroico em escala, como uma jornada, batalha ou obra de arte; também pode se referir a algo que mistura o grandioso com o exagerado, típico de histórias épicas.

Describes something that is very impressive, grand, or heroic in scale.

1. Grand or heroicB2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of an epic poem or narrative; involving heroic deeds and events of great scale.

   Épico

   • The film tells an epic story of ancient warriors.
   • Her journey across the desert was truly epic.
   • The novel is an epic tale of love and loss.

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   Antônimosbasecommonplaceignobleinsignificantminorpettytrivial

2. Impressive or amazingA2informalamerican

   Used informally to describe something extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable.

   Épico

   • That concert was epic!
   • We had an epic time at the beach.
   • The party last night was absolutely epic.

   Sinônimosamazingawesomegrandheroicincrediblelegendarymajesticphenomenalspectacularunbelievable

   Antônimosawfullousymediocreterribleunimpressive

• Substantivo que designa um longo poema narrativo, livro, filme ou outra obra que celebra feitos de heróis ou a história de uma nação; informalmente, também descreve algo grandioso ou impressionante.

A noun referring to a long narrative poem, book, film, or other work celebrating the deeds of heroic figures or the history of a nation; also used informally to describe something grand or impressive.

1. B2formal

   A long narrative poem celebrating the deeds of heroic figures or the history of a nation.

   Epopeia

   • Homer's 'Iliad' is a classic epic of ancient Greece.
   • The epic tells the story of a warrior's journey.
   • Students studied the epic of Gilgamesh in literature class.

   Sinônimosepic poemeposheroic poem

2. Grand or impressive eventB1informal

   An event or story that is grand, heroic, or impressive in scale.

   Evento épico

   • The movie was a three-hour epic about space exploration.
   • Their road trip turned into an epic of adventure and mishaps.
   • The concert was an epic that fans will remember for years.

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