heroic
1. [ adjective ] very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
Synonyms: epic larger-than-life
Examples:

"an epic voyage" "of heroic proportions" "heroic sculpture"

Related terms: large
2. [ adjective ] having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
Synonyms: heroical
Examples:

"the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy" "heroic explorers"

Related terms: bold
3. [ adjective ] (antiquity) relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
Examples:

"heroic legends" "the heroic age"

Related terms: hero
4. [ adjective ] impressive in size or scope
Synonyms: grand
Examples:

"heroic undertakings"

Related terms: impressive
5. [ noun ] (verse,writing) a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
Synonyms: heroic_meter heroic_verse
Related terms: epic_poem
6. [ adjective ] showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
Synonyms: desperate
Examples:

"made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber" "they took heroic measures to save his life"

Related terms: brave
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