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English adjective: heroic

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


SamplesAn epic voyage.
Of heroic proportions.
Heroic sculpture.


Synonymsepic, larger-than-life


Similarbig, large


Antonymslittle, small

2. heroic relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity


SamplesHeroic legends.
The heroic age.

3. heroic having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes


SamplesThe heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy.
Heroic explorers.


Synonymsheroical


Similarbold


Antonymstimid

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


SamplesAn expansive lifestyle.
In the grand manner.
Collecting on a grand scale.
Heroic undertakings.


Synonymsexpansive, grand


Similarimpressive


Antonymsunimpressive

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


SamplesMade 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.


Synonymsdesperate


Similarbrave, courageous


Antonymscowardly, fearful


English noun: heroic

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


Synonymsheroic meter, heroic verse


Broader (hypernym)epic, epic poem, epos, heroic poem









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