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heroic

/h/I/'r/oU//I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity

    adj.pert

    Examples
    Heroic legends.
    The heroic age.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Of or pertaining to, or like, a hero; of the nature of heroes; distinguished by the existence of heroes; as, the <i>heroic</i> age; an <i>heroic</i> people; <i>heroic</i> valor.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

    noun.communication

    Synonyms heroic meter heroic verse

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

    adj.all

    Examples
    Of heroic proportions.
    Heroic sculpture.
    Synonyms epic larger-than-life

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

    adj.all

    Examples
    The heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy.
    Heroic explorers.
    Synonyms heroical

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

    adj.all

    Examples
    Heroic undertakings.
    Synonyms expansive grand

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort

    adj.all

    Examples
    They took heroic measures to save his life.
    Synonyms desperate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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