Definitions
adjective
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
“heroic undertakings”
adjective
showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
“they took heroic measures to save his life”
noun
a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
adjective
having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
“the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy”
adjective
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
“of heroic proportions”
relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
“heroic legends”
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