epically

American  

[ep-ik-lee] / ˈɛp ɪk li /

adverb

1. in a way typical of or suggesting an epic, a long poetic narrative centered upon the great achievements of a hero or heroes.

   Epically structured and stunningly shot in four Asian countries, the film follows the perilous journeys of four determined children on their way to school.

2. heroically, majestically, or impressively.

   This is the most deeply moving video I've seen in ages, soundtracked by an epically uplifting score.

3. Slang. extremely; remarkably.

   The city’s skyline is filled with epically tall glass skyscrapers.

   I had an epically long list of things I dreamed of being when I grew up.

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Other Word Forms

• nonepically adverb
• semiepically adverb

Etymology

Origin of epically

epic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

Example Sentences

“I figured at the end of the day, it was going to go really well, or it was going to go epically bad,” Matthews said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

But for those nagging, inscrutable reasons they’re continuously drawn to each other and have epically bad timing and taste in other lovers.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2024

There was the moment he went viral for his epically poor first pitch before a Cleveland Guardians game, and an opportunity this past week to redeem himself before a Kansas City Royals game.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank exploded last Friday, leaving the kind of wreckage that is only possible when people in charge of a financial institution blow it epically.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2023

I couldn’t believe I had messed up so epically.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya