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   heroic

   /hɪˈrəʊɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; admirably brave or determined: "heroic deeds" Similar bravecourageousvaliantvalorousintrepidbolddaringaudacioussuperhumanHerculeanfearlessdoughtyundaunteddauntlessunafraidpluckyindomitablestout-heartedlionheartedmettlesomeventuresomegallantstalwartchivalrousnoblerock-ribbedinformal:gutsyspunkyballsyfeistyrare:venturousOpposite cowardlyfearful
   • ▪ of or representing heroes or heroines: "early medieval heroic poetry"
   • 2. (of language or a work of art) grand or grandiose in scale or intention: "one passes under pyramids and obelisks, all on a heroic scale" Similar prodigiousgrandenormoushugemassivetitaniccolossalmonumentalstupendousepicHomericinformal:megaOpposite modest
   • ▪ (of a statue) larger than life size but less than colossal.

   noun

   • 1. behaviour or talk that is bold or dramatic: "the England star is getting special treatment because of his World Cup heroics"
   • 2. short for heroic verse

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French heroique or Latin heroicus, from Greek hērōikos ‘relating to heroes’, from hērōs ‘hero’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHEROIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HEROIC definition: 1. very brave or great: 2. If you make a heroic attempt or effort to do something, you try very…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of HEROIC is of or relating to courageous people or the mythological or legendary figures of antiquity : of, relating to, resembling, or suggesting heroes especially of antiquity. How to use heroic in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHEROIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HEROIC meaning: 1. very brave or great: 2. If you make a heroic attempt or effort to do something, you try very…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHEROIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Heroic means being or relating to the hero of a story. ...the book's central, heroic figure. 4. plural noun. Heroics are actions involving bravery, courage, or determination. ...the man whose aerial heroics helped save the helicopter pilot. England need heroics from the captain now. 5. plural noun.

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   suitable to the character of a hero in size or concept; daring; noble: a heroic ambition. Synonyms: courageous, brave, gallant, valorous, valiant, dauntless. Antonyms: cowardly. having or displaying the character or attributes of a hero; extraordinarily bold, altruistic, determined, etc.: a heroic explorer.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishheroic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of heroic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › heroicHeroic - definition of heroic by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Of, relating to, or resembling the heroes of literature, legend, or myth. 2. Having, displaying, or characteristic of the qualities appropriate to a hero; courageous: heroic deeds. 3. a. Impressive in size or scope; grand: heroic undertakings. b. Of a size or scale that is larger than life: heroic sculpture. n. 1. A line of heroic verse.

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   Heroic means having the qualities of a hero, such as bravery. Maybe on your daily walk, you see a house on fire, and you run into the flames repeatedly to save the family and their pets, including the fish! That’s heroic.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › heroic_adjheroic, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    What does the word heroic mean? There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word heroic, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. heroic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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    HEROIC meaning: 1. very brave: 2. If someone makes a heroic effort to do something, they work very hard to try to…. Learn more.