EPIC
/ˈɛp.ɪk/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of EPIC
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."
A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.
"The book was an epic in four volumes."
In software development, a large or extended user story.
Of, or relating to, an epic.
"Beowulf is an epic poem."
Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character
"The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorations"
Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.
"The after-prom party was truly epic."
(of a morphism) That is an epimorphism.
Examples of EPIC in a Sentence
- "The Icelandic epic took all night to recite."
- "The book was an epic in four volumes."
- "Beowulf is an epic poem."
- "The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorations"
Word Details
Is EPIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EPIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like EPIC are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for EPIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | p | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EPIC
8 words from the letters in EPIC
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use EPIC in Word Games
EPIC is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: EPIC is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EPIC to find 8 additional valid words.