The Vocalibrate dictionary
epithet
/ˈɛpəˌθɛt/noun
a descriptive nickname or phrase attached to a name
King Richard I earned the epithet 'the Lionheart' for his courage.
- Near in meaning
- nicknamesobriquettitlelabel
- In the family
- epithetsepithetic
More words worth knowing
sybaritea person who loves luxury and pleasureaegisthe protection, support, or sponsorship of a person or grouphubrisexcessive pride or self-confidence that leads to a fallchagrinannoyance caused by disappointment or embarrassmentsurfeitan amount that is too large; an excessneophytea beginner or newcomer to a subject or activity