Epic
Epic adjective - Large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception.
Usage example: an epic plan for the revitalization of the city
Nearby Word: epical
Ordinary
Ordinary adjective - Being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events.
Both words in one sentence
- The infamous ''Crossfire'' commercial turned an ordinary board game into an epic event which with the game being a life-and-death situation, complete with over-the-top dramatic special effects, voiceover, and music.
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Mundane Made Awesome: The main character is a fairly ordinary person in many ways, doing something that many people have done before and since, but the cinematography, soundtrack, flashbacks and script bring it all to life as an epic journey.
Source: Film / Wild
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