epiphanic

adjective

ep·​i·​phan·​ic ˌe-pə-ˈfa-nik How to pronounce epiphanic (audio)
: of or having the character of an epiphany

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This deepening also has an index in the formal features of his poetry—the ambiguity of his pronouns, the firm particularity of his register of images—which teeters between the mundane and the epiphanic, and renders this imbalance itself into view. Elaine L. Wang september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025 This was an epiphanic memory for Butts, one that solidified her desire to one day attend the school. Aiyana Ishmael, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2022 But interestingly, the most affecting moments aren’t necessarily the dramatic epiphanic turning points. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2022 And her epiphanic declaration of independence from the royal family is depicted as her decision to wear better clothes. Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2021 That song was not only special to sing but also an epiphanic moment. Shannon Carlin, Vulture, 23 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

epiphany + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of epiphanic was in 1951

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“Epiphanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epiphanic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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