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mythic

Syllabification: (myth·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˈmiTHik/

Definition of mythic

adjective

  • of, relating to, or resembling myth:we explain spiritual forces in mythic language
  • exaggerated or idealized:he was a national hero of mythic proportions
  • fictitious:a mythic land of plenty

Origin:

mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek muthikos, from muthos 'myth'

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