Heroic - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |həˈrəʊɪk|  American pronunciation of the word heroic
Brit.  |hɪˈrəʊɪk|  British pronunciation of the word heroic

noun

- a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

adjective

- very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale) (syn: epic)
of heroic proportions
heroic sculpture
- having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes (syn: heroical)
the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy
heroic explorers
- of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope (syn: expansive, grand)
heroic undertakings
- showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort (syn: desperate)
they took heroic measures to save his life

Extra examples

It was heroic of those women to fight for the right to vote.

The soldiers received medals for their heroic actions.

Despite heroic efforts to save the business, it ultimately went bankrupt.

It was heroic of them to oppose the invader.

Lawrence's heroic struggle against his destiny.

She portrayed him as a heroic figure.

His usual allowance was sixteen cups of tea, all of heroic strength.

...the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions...

News of their heroic deeds spread far and wide.

...never was there in a man such a fine, heroic outward and such a cowardly interior...

His heroic actions typified the courage of all the firefighters at the scene.

He exhibited a bright example of the most heroic valour.

The heroic marshal, however, attained the opposite shore.

Anyone who has it in him to do heroic deeds.

His heroic deeds were nationalized by the press

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