epical
Of vast scope
Epical is a somewhat rare adjective that means the same thing as epic—grand in scale, heroic in nature, or resembling the qualities of an epic poem or narrative.
Writers sometimes reach for epical when epic feels too casual or when they want a more formal, literary tone.
The novel attempts an epical sweep across three generations of a farming family.
In most contexts, epic serves just as well and sounds more natural.
Of grand, ancient verse
- IliadAncient Greek war epic
- OdysseyEpic of homecoming
- AeneidRoman founding epic
- BeowulfOld English epic's protagonist
Mahabharata · Ramayana · Gilgamesh · saga · trilogy · cycle · cantos · hexameter
Extended heroic narrative
- chronicleOrdered historical record
- taleSpoken or written narrative
- odysseyExtended adventurous journey
- journeyTravel from place to place
quest · mythology · legend · lore · storytelling · recounting · plot · arc
Extremely great in size
- immenseExtremely large in scope
- colossalExtremely large in scale
- monumentalExceptionally large or significant
- toweringOf imposing height
massive · titanic · sweeping · grandiose · panoramic · far-reaching · expansive · boundless
Impressively dignified and beautiful
- sublimeAwe-inspiring greatness
- awe-inspiringEvoking reverential wonder
- magnificentExceptionally beautiful or impressive
- gloriousMagnificently beautiful or impressive
resplendent · exalted · august · splendid · breathtaking · stately · noble · lofty
Of folklore, not fact
venerable · ancient · celebrated · renowned · illustrious · remembered · hallowed · iconic
Courageously determined
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- dauntlessUnable to intimidate
fearless · stalwart · chivalrous · lionhearted · indomitable · stouthearted · knightly · prowess
Homeric
Of grand, ancient verse
Beowulf · Mahabharata · Ramayana · Gilgamesh · saga · trilogy · cycle · cantos · hexameter · dactylic
saga
Extended heroic narrative
- chronicleOrdered historical record
- taleSpoken or written narrative
- odysseyExtended adventurous journey
journey · quest · mythology · legend · lore · storytelling · recounting · plot · arc · climax
vast
Extremely great in size
- immenseExtremely large in scope
- colossalExtremely large in scale
- monumentalExceptionally large or significant
towering · massive · titanic · sweeping · grandiose · panoramic · far-reaching · expansive · boundless · ambitious
majestic
Impressively dignified and beautiful
- sublimeAwe-inspiring greatness
- awe-inspiringEvoking reverential wonder
- magnificentExceptionally beautiful or impressive
glorious · resplendent · exalted · august · splendid · breathtaking · stately · noble · lofty · soaring
mythical
Of folklore, not fact
storied · venerable · ancient · celebrated · renowned · illustrious · remembered · hallowed · iconic · enduring
valiant
Courageously determined
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- intrepidResolutely without fear
dauntless · fearless · stalwart · chivalrous · lionhearted · indomitable · stouthearted · knightly · prowess · valor
epicalmundane
Commonplace, lacking excitement
ordinary · trivial · insignificant · commonplace · everyday
epicalunderstated
Deliberately minimized in expression
plain · minimalist · unadorned · restrained · simple
- epic failsSpectacular, shareable blunders
- epic battleLarge-scale legendary conflict
- epic talesExtended heroic narratives
- epic adventureGrand-scale heroic journey
- epic questsGrand, lengthy heroic adventures
- epic journeyMonumental, transformative voyage