epithet

US /ˈep.ə.θet/
UK /ˈep.ə.θet/
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epíteto, apodo, calificativo

an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned

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The king was often referred to by the epithet 'the Great'.
Al rey a menudo se le conocía por el epíteto 'el Grande'.
Her cruel epithets wounded his pride.
Sus crueles epítetos hirieron su orgullo.