Epic and Ordinary

Epic

Epic adjective - Large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception.
Usage example: an epic plan for the revitalization of the city

Ordinary is an antonym for epic.

Nearby Word: epical

Ordinary

Ordinary adjective - Being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events.

Epic is an antonym for ordinary.

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.
  • Film / Wild 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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