saga
This term evokes a sense of epic scale and endurance, whether referring to a literal historical narrative or a modern sequence of events. It suggests a story that is not merely long, but possesses a certain weight or gravity, often involving struggle, legacy, and the passage of time.
In contemporary usage, the word is frequently employed with a touch of irony or frustration to describe an overly prolonged and exhausting ordeal, such as a bureaucratic nightmare or a complicated legal battle.
Meanings
A long, detailed story, often involving a series of events or generations, typically characterized by heroic deeds or family history.
The family saga spans three generations of immigrants in New York.
A lengthy and complicated series of incidents or a protracted ordeal that seems to go on indefinitely.
The saga of trying to get a building permit lasted for over two years.