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adj

mythic

MIH-thihk
adj
1
Belonging to or resembling myth; legendary.
"The battle took on mythic proportions in local storytelling."
2
Extraordinary or impressive on a grand scale.
"The team's comeback victory was mythic."

How to Use Mythic

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In plain EnglishLike something out of legend — larger than life.

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Word Forms

more mythic comparative, most mythic superlative

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Etymology

From Latin mythicus or Ancient Greek mythikos, formed from myth + -ic.

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