Epithetical is an uncommon word that is used to describe a phrase or word that is placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis. If you find it hard to remember this word, there are several synonyms you can use instead. Such synonyms include: prepositional, introductory, initiatory, or preamble. Other synonyms that can be used for epithetical are the words prefatory, exordial, or initial. These words may be used interchangeably with epithetical to describe any sentence beginning with a phrase or word that emphasizes the speaker's point. It is important to vary your vocabulary and using these synonyms will make your writing appear more refined and polished.