Meaning

Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble..

Definitions by Sense

1. Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble.
2. Courageous; displaying heroism.
3. (sculpture) Of a size larger than life, but less than colossal.
4. A heroic verse.

Example Sentences

heroic deeds

To stand upon the ramparts and die for our principles is heroic. To sally forth to battle and win for our principles is something more than heroic.

Now, we go out there and we half-ass it because we're scared, all we're left with is an excuse. We're always gonna wonder. But, we go out there and we give it absolutely everything… that's heroic.

“I am the one who runs from both the living and the dead,” he says early on—not an especially heroic sentiment.

Word Forms

• more heroic
• most heroic
• heroick
• heroics

Synonyms for heroic

Antonyms for heroic

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When Should You Use Heroic?

Use heroic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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