Meaning & use
mythic
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relating to or resembling a myth; larger than life or legendary.
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The old sailor's stories had a mythic quality, as if pulled from ancient legend.
The team's comeback victory took on mythic status among fans.
A note on using this word
Often used loosely to mean epic or legendary, beyond its literal connection to myths.
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