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noun
- 1. an adjective or phrase expressing a quality or attribute regarded as 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 used to describe someone, often as an insult. Learn how to use epithet in a sentence, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear the pronunciation.
An epithet is a word or phrase added to or used in place of the name of a person or thing, such as "The Great" for Abraham Lincoln. It can also be a curse or insult, such as "stupid". See synonyms, pronunciation, translations and usage examples.
