noun An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
The Icelandic epic took all night to recite.
noun A series of events considered appropriate to an epic; any work of literature, film, etc. having heroic deeds and adventures as its subject matter.
The book was an epic in four volumes.
noun A large or extended user story.
adjective Of or relating to an epic.
Beowulf is an epic poem.
adjective Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character.
The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorations