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epic meaning in Sanskrit

महाकाव्य mahākāvya

UK/ˈɛp.ɪk/

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Australia/ˈep.ɪk/

epic in Sanskrit: महाकाव्य (mahākāvya), इतिहास (itihāsa). In English, epic means an extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

Sanskrit words for epic

extended narrative poem
महाकाव्य mahākāvya, इतिहास itihāsa

English meaning of epic

  1. noun An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
  2. noun A series of events considered appropriate to an epic; any work of literature, film, etc. having heroic deeds and adventures as its subject matter.
  3. noun A large or extended user story.
  4. adjective Of or relating to an epic.

Full definition of epic

epic in a sentence

  • The Icelandic epic took all night to recite.
  • The book was an epic in four volumes.
  • Beowulf is an epic poem.

Synonyms of epic

All synonyms of epic

epic in other languages

Questions about epic in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of epic in Sanskrit?
Epic in Sanskrit is महाकाव्य (mahākāvya), इतिहास (itihāsa).
epic इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Epic: महाकाव्य (mahākāvya), इतिहास (itihāsa).
What does epic mean in English?
Epic means an extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

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