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

Examples

• The poet used epithetical language to paint a vivid picture of the ancient hero.
• Her epithetical remarks about the landscape captured its essence perfectly.
• The epithetical quality of his writing made each character memorable and distinct.
• Critics praised the author's epithetical style for its precision and beauty.
• The epithetical descriptions in the novel brought the setting to life for readers.