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heroic

[hɪˈrəʊɪk]

heroic Definition

having or displaying characteristics of a hero, especially courage, bravery, and self-sacrifice.

Using heroic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heroic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The firefighters made a heroic effort to save the family from the burning building.

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    She showed heroic determination in her fight against cancer.

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    The soldiers were honored for their heroic actions on the battlefield.

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    He made a heroic attempt to rescue the drowning child.

heroic Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for heroic

Idioms Using heroic

  • a heroic effort

    a great effort made in a difficult situation, often involving risk or sacrifice

    Example

    The team put in a heroic effort to win the championship game.

  • a heroic figure

    a person who is admired for their bravery, strength, or other heroic qualities

    Example

    Nelson Mandela is a heroic figure who fought against apartheid in South Africa.

  • a heroic death

    a death that is seen as noble, brave, or self-sacrificing

    Example

    The soldier died a heroic death while trying to save his comrades.

Phrases with heroic

  • heroic couplet

    a pair of rhyming lines of iambic pentameter used in epic and narrative poetry

    Example

    The poem was written in heroic couplets, which gave it a grand and formal tone.

  • heroic age

    a period in history characterized by legendary heroes and great deeds

    Example

    The stories of the Trojan War and the adventures of Odysseus are part of the heroic age of ancient Greece.

  • heroic fantasy

    a subgenre of fantasy literature that features heroic characters, epic battles, and magical creatures

    Example

    The Lord of the Rings is a classic example of heroic fantasy.

Origins of heroic

from French 'héroïque', from Latin 'heroicus', from Greek 'hērōikos', from 'hērōs' meaning 'hero'

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Summary: heroic in Brief

The term 'heroic' [hɪˈrəʊɪk] describes someone or something that displays characteristics of a hero, such as courage, bravery, and self-sacrifice. Examples include 'The firefighters made a heroic effort to save the family from the burning building.' and 'She showed heroic determination in her fight against cancer.' The term extends into phrases like 'heroic effort,' and idioms like 'a heroic figure,' denoting admiration for bravery and strength.