English adjective: heroic | |||
1. | heroic very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale) | ||
Samples | An epic voyage. Of heroic proportions. Heroic sculpture. | ||
Synonyms | epic, larger-than-life | ||
Similar | big, large | ||
Antonyms | little, small | ||
2. | heroic relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity | ||
Samples | Heroic legends. The heroic age. | ||
3. | heroic having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes | ||
Samples | The heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy. Heroic explorers. | ||
Synonyms | heroical | ||
Similar | bold | ||
Antonyms | timid | ||
4. | heroic of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope | ||
Samples | An expansive lifestyle. In the grand manner. Collecting on a grand scale. Heroic undertakings. | ||
Synonyms | expansive, grand | ||
Similar | impressive | ||
Antonyms | unimpressive | ||
5. | heroic showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort | ||
Samples | Made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber. The desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war. They took heroic measures to save his life. | ||
Synonyms | desperate | ||
Similar | brave, courageous | ||
Antonyms | cowardly, fearful | ||
English noun: heroic | |||
1. | heroic (communication) a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter | ||
Synonyms | heroic meter, heroic verse | ||
Broader (hypernym) | epic, epic poem, epos, heroic poem | ||