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- Dictionaryep·i·thet/ˈepəˌTHet/
noun
- 1. an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned: "old men are often unfairly awarded the epithet “dirty.”" Similar
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An epithet is a word or phrase that describes or names a person or thing, or a disparaging word or phrase. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of epithet from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Epithet is a descriptive literary device that enhances the characteristics of a person, thing or place. Learn about the different types of epithets, such as kenning, fixed, argumentative and smear, and see examples from Shakespeare, Homer, Joyce and others.
An epithet is a word or phrase used to describe someone, often as an insult. Learn how to use epithets in different contexts, see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and find translations in other languages.
An epithet is a word or phrase that describes or names a person or thing. It can be positive, negative, or neutral, and it can be used in different contexts and fields. Learn more about the origin, history, and usage of epithets.
An epithet is a word or phrase used to describe someone, often as an insult. Learn how to use epithet in a sentence, how to pronounce it and see synonyms and translations.
The noun epithet is a descriptive nickname, such as "Richard the Lionhearted," or "Tommy the Terrible." When it takes a turn for the worse, it can also be a word or phrase that offends. Don’t let epithet’s bad reputation fool you — that’s only half the story.
An epithet is a word or phrase that describes or praises someone or something. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of epithet, and see examples from literature and science.
