mythic

Word parts

myth + -ic

Pronunciation

• enPR: mĭth'ĭk, IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪθɪk/

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Adjective

Positive mythic

Comparative more mythic

Superlative most mythic

1. If something is mythic it is from a myth (a story about gods).
   • Synonyms: mythical and legendary

   There are many mythic stories about the Norse god Thor.

2. If something is mythic it is not real or not true; that is, it is like something from an fictional story or old myth.
   • Synonym: fabled

   A dragon is a mythic animal.

   A mythic way to kill bees is with alcohol but it does not really work

3. If something is mythic or of mythic proportions it is very great or amazing.
   • Synonym: fantastic

   His skill with the baseball bat was mythic.

   His team had a win of mythic proportions.

Related words

• myth
• mythical