Epithetize

/ˌɛpɪˈθɛtˌaɪz/ verb

Definition

To use epithets; to describe or characterize by means of epithets; to apply an epithet to.

Etymology

From epithet + -ize. This verb allows speakers to describe the action of using epithets.

Kelly Says

When you say someone is 'the eternal optimist' or 'that troublemaker,' you're epithetizing them—you're describing them with a catchy phrase that sticks!

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