Relating to, of the nature of, or containing epithets; characterized by or expressed through epithets.
From epithet + -ical (variant of -ic). This forms a more elaborate adjective.
Shakespeare was famous for epithetical language—calling someone 'sweet sorrow' or 'bright darkness'—he stacked adjectives together in ways that became poetic!
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