epithet

noun
UK: /ˈep.ɪ.θet/
US: /ˈep.ə.θet/

  1. A word or phrase used to describe a person or thing, sometimes offensive.

    1. People shouted epithets at the striking workers.
    2. The politician hurled racial epithets during the heated debate; such an offensive epithet damaged his reputation.

  2. A descriptive name or title used to characterize someone or something.

    1. Richard the Lionheart is an epithet for King Richard I.
    2. The city of Mumbai earned the epithet 'the city of dreams' due to its perceived opportunities.

Synonyms

nickname label designation description

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "epithet" in English means: A word or phrase used to describe a person or thing, sometimes offensive., A descriptive name or title used to characterize someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "epithet" is /ˈep.ɪ.θet/ in British English and /ˈep.ə.θet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "epithet": nickname, label, designation, description.

Example usage of "epithet": "People shouted epithets at the striking workers.". More examples on the page.