1. of, relating to, or of the nature of an epithet; descriptive in a way that is characteristic or typical
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The poet used epithetic language to paint a vivid picture of the landscape.
• Homer's epithetic phrases, such as 'wine-dark sea,' became famous in classical literature.
• The epithetic description of the hero emphasized his courage and strength.
• Critics noted the epithetic quality of the author's style, with repeated descriptive phrases.
• In epic poetry, epithetic expressions serve to enhance the rhythm and meaning of the verse.