Heroic

Quick meaning: Heroic is an adjective meaning Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. Courageous; displaying heroism.
2. (sculpture) Of a size larger than life, but less than colossal.
3. A heroic verse.

Example Sentences

heroic deeds

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

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.

Word Forms

• heroick
• heroics

Synonyms for heroic

Depending on context, synonyms include herolike, Homeric, impressive, desperate, bold, large.

Antonyms for heroic

Common opposites include cowardly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include impressive, grand, large, larger-than-life, big, courageous.

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