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heroic
(h/I/'r/oU//I/k )

adjective (a)

  • relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity(adj.pert)
    Example:
    Heroic legends.
    The heroic age.
    source: wordnet30
  • Of or pertaining to, or like, a hero; of the nature of heroes; distinguished by the existence of heroes; as, the heroic age; an heroic people; heroic valor.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    heroic meter, heroic verse
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)(adj.all)
    Example:
    Of heroic proportions.
    Heroic sculpture.
    Synonym:
    epic, larger-than-life
    source: wordnet30
  • having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes(adj.all)
    Example:
    The heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy.
    Heroic explorers.
    Synonym:
    heroical
    source: wordnet30
  • of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope(adj.all)
    Example:
    Heroic undertakings.
    Synonym:
    expansive, grand
    source: wordnet30
  • showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort(adj.all)
    Example:
    They took heroic measures to save his life.
    Synonym:
    desperate
    source: wordnet30
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