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heroic
(h/I/'r/oU//I/k
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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)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.
source: wordnet30 - having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes(adj.all)Example:
The heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy.
Heroic explorers.
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.
source: wordnet30