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epithet

noun

/ˈɛpɪθɛt/

Meaning

A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.

He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.

nickname, title, designation, label, appellation

anonymity, namelessness

famous epithet, derogatory epithet, epithet of honor

the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

disagreement between people; lack of harmony; conflict or strife

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.