🏷️epithet

noun
/ˈɛpɪθɛt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

Synonyms

nickname, title, designation, label, appellation

Antonyms

anonymity, namelessness

Collocations

famous epithet, derogatory epithet, epithet of honor

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