mythopeic

/maɪˈθɒpiːɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of mythopoeic fantasy, which is a genre of fiction that creates entire mythological worlds.

“The author’s mythopoeic imagination brought to life a richly detailed and immersive fantasy world.”

2. noun

a mythopoeic fantasy, especially one that creates a new mythological world.

“The novel was a classic example of mythopoeic fiction, weaving a complex and detailed world.”

Synonyms

  • fanciful
  • legendary
  • mythological

Antonyms

  • nonfictional
  • realistic