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Description
Type: adjective (descriptive, literary)
Origin: Derived from Sanskrit/Urdu literary tradition; “مہا” = great, “کاوی” = related to poetry or storytelling; used to describe works, events, or actions of grand scale or heroic nature
Expanded Features:
Polarity: positive
Register: formal, literary
Pragmatic Sense: emphasizes grandeur, heroism, or monumental quality in literature, events, or achievements
Sociolinguistic Note: Often used in poetry, literary criticism, historical accounts, or storytelling
Synonyms (Urdu): عظیم، شاندار، باعظمت، حماسی
Synonyms (English): epic, grand, heroic, monumental, majestic
Antonyms (Urdu): معمولی، چھوٹا، معمولی معیار کا
Antonyms (English): ordinary, minor, small-scale, commonplace
Key Nuances:
Conveys admiration or reverence
Commonly associated with literary works, films, or heroic deeds
Suggests scale, significance, and impact
Usage Contexts:
Literature: epic poems, stories, or novels
Historical events or heroic acts
Films, plays, or art with grandeur
Example Sentences:
Urdu: مہاکاوی شاعری میں دیوتاؤں کی کہانیاں بیان کی جاتی ہیں
English: Epic poetry narrates stories of gods,
Urdu: یہ مہاکاوی فلم دنیا بھر میں مشہور ہوئی
English: This epic film became famous worldwide,
Urdu: اس کی مہاکاوی کامیابی کو سب نے سراہا
English: Everyone admired his monumental achievement.
Cultural Insight: “مہاکاوی” is often associated with classical literature, folklore, and cinema in Urdu-speaking societies, denoting grandeur, heroism, and cultural significance.
Related Terms:
حماسی (hamaasi): heroic, epic
شاہکار (shaahkaar): masterpiece
عظیم (azeem): great, grand