EPIGONIC Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

epigonic

adjective

variants or epigonous

Definition of epigonic

as in imitative

using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model an epic novel that would eventually spawn a vast body of epigonic fiction

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Adjective

The word is likely imitative (onomatopoeic), echoing the sound of heavy breathing during sleep.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Since then, whenever new tools to crank out communications have become available, somebody has flooded the zone with the fastest, most imitative material that could garner attention.

— Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2025

Definition of imitative

Adjective

Those included a charmingly cluttered Bucket family home, a lush candyland with the smell of chocolate piped through the Royal Theater to complement the full-size mock chocolate river, and a glass elevator that flew above the audience.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Grindlinger is a two-way standout from Southern California who Baseball America had going to Boston in its latest mock draft.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026

Definition of mock

Adjective

Shadow fleet vessels disguise their identity and purpose through a broad range of deceptive activities, including spoofing their locations and destinations.

— Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
The complaint alleged deceptive advertising and other misconduct.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026

Definition of deceptive

Adjective

Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released a report this week criticizing the president and Freedom 250, accusing it of diverting funds and misleading sponsors.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
The charge alleges a person knowingly defrauded another by using false or misleading information to obtain money, property, credit or a loan.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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