Heroic Definition & Meaning
heroic
- adjective
- very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture"
- relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity; "heroic legends"; "the heroic age"
- having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers"
- of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"
- showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort; "made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber"; "the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war"- G.C.Marshall; "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
"Heroic" in song lyrics
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"Ice laid in waters, all thrill to the heroic"
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"Malayalam Review: 'Josettante Hero' is not heroic"
IBN Live — IBN Live
Words that rhyme with heroic
Usage tips for "heroic"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "heroic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for heroic to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does heroic mean?
- very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture" relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity; "heroic legends"; "the heroic age" having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers" of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale
- What part of speech is heroic?
- Heroic is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does heroic have?
- Heroic has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).