epopoean

ɛpəpəˈiːən

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling epopee, a long narrative poem

“The epic poem was an epopoean masterpiece of ancient literature.”

2. noun

a long narrative poem

“The author wrote an epopoean that told the story of a hero’s journey.”

Synonyms

  • epic
  • heroic
  • narrative

Antonyms

  • brevity
  • concise
  • short