Definition of Heroic

Noun

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

Adjective

  • 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"
  • 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"
  • having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
    "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"
    "heroic explorers"
  • relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
    "heroic legends"
    "the heroic age"
  • very imposing or impressive
    surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
    "an epic voyage"
    "of heroic proportions"
    "heroic sculpture"
    - larger than life
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble heroic

62 unscramble word found using the letters heroic.
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