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Epic Meaning for Kids

What Does Epic Mean?

Adjective

  • Very large or great in size, importance, or quality.
  • Relating to a long story about brave heroes and their adventures.

Noun

  • A long poem or story that tells about the adventures of a hero.
  • A movie or book that is very exciting and grand in scale.

Epic — Full Explanation

Epic means something really big or amazing, like a great adventure or story.

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Epic Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
महाकाव्य

mahaakaavya

महान

mahaan

अद्भुत

adbhoot

kannada
ಎಪಿಕ್ (Epik)

Epik

ಅದ್ಭುತ (Adbhuta)

Adbhuta

ಮಹಾನ್ (Mahaan)

Mahaan

bengali
অসাধারণ (osadharon)

osadharon

মহান (mohan)

mohan

spanish
épico

epico

gran

gran

Epic in Sentences

  • The hero in the book went on an epic quest.
  • We built an epic sandcastle at the beach.
  • That was an epic game of soccer!
  • She told an epic tale about dragons.
  • The epic music made the movie exciting!

💬 Epic Chat: Listen In!

Snack Time Adventure

Meera: "Arjun, why is your tiffin box so heavy today?"

Arjun: "Shhh, open it and see."

Meera: "Whoa! Idlis shaped like little moons! And is that pink chutney?"

Arjun: "Yeah, beetroot chutney. Paati woke up early and made an epic lunch."

Meera: "I only have one boring dosa and some sugar."

Arjun: "Your dosa smells so nice, like that hotel near the bus stop."

Meera: "Still… your box is like a feast. Mine is just… flat."

Arjun: "Want to swap one moon idli for half your dosa?"

Meera: "Half? No way, my dosa will feel lonely."

Teacher Asha: "You two look very serious for snack time. Problem?"

Meera: "Arjun’s lunch is too awesome, and mine is too small."

Arjun: "I didn’t mean to show off. I just got excited."

Teacher Asha: "Maybe make both your lunches feel special together?"

Meera: "Like… put them on one mat and pretend it’s a restaurant?"

Arjun: "Yes! With menu cards on notebook paper."

Meera: "And we can give Paati’s moon idlis a big, shiny star on the menu, for being so epic."

Teacher Asha: "Now that sounds fun. Enjoy, little chefs."

Meera: "Mmm, with your chutney and my sugar, this small snack feels like a festival."

Frequently Asked Questions About Epic

What does 'epic' mean?
The word 'epic' means something that is really big, important, or exciting. It can also refer to a long story about heroes and adventures.
How do you pronounce 'epic'?
You pronounce 'epic' like 'eh-pik'.
What is the origin of the word 'epic'?
The word 'epic' comes from the Greek word 'epikos', which means 'a story or poem about great events'.
What is the meaning of 'epic' in Bengali?
The word 'epic' in Bengali is 'মহাকাব্য' (Mahākābya).

Facts & Quotes About Epic

Fact: An epic is a long story, often about heroes and adventures!
Proverb: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. (This means great things start small.)
Quote: "An epic is a story that never ends." - Unknown