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heroic
adjective(he-ro-ic)
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
Synonyms: expansive, grand,
Examples:
Heroic undertakings.
heroic
adjective(he-ro-ic)
showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
Synonyms: desperate,
Examples:
They took heroic measures to save his life.
heroic
noun(he-ro-ic)
a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
Synonyms: heroic meter, heroic verse,
heroic
adjective(he-ro-ic)
having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
Synonyms: heroical,
Examples:
The heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy.
Heroic explorers.
heroic
adjective(he-ro-ic)
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
Synonyms: epic, larger-than-life,
Examples:
Of heroic proportions.
Heroic sculpture.
heroic
(he-ro-ic)
relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
Examples:
Heroic legends.
The heroic age.

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